Deputy Advocacy Manager - Sexual Violence

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking a Deputy Manager for their Sexual Violence Advocacy Service. This hybrid role involves managing a team to provide essential support for women affected by sexual violence. Candidates should have extensive experience in the field and strong leadership skills. Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a real difference in survivors' lives and fostering an inclusive, feminist approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working with survivors of sexual violence, including holding complex cases.
• Proven ability to manage and support frontline staff in delivering empowering and responsive support services.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, safeguarding protocols, and feminist approaches to VAWG.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Advocacy Service Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations.
• Manage and support a team of ISVAs and Caseworkers.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Officer, escalating issues as required.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders.

Skills

Experience with survivors of sexual violence

Management of frontline staff

Knowledge of the criminal justice system

Strong leadership skills

Job description

Job Vacancy: Deputy Manager - Sexual Violence Advocacy Service




Location: Hybrid (minimum 3 days a week in South London office)

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Contract: Temporary - 3 - 4 month contract

Salary: £19-25 Per hour




Application open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

Are you passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence and ready to step into a senior leadership role within a dynamic, specialist team?

We are seeking a Deputy Manager to support the delivery and development of a well-established Advocacy Service that provides specialist support to women and girls impacted by sexual violence, particularly those navigating the criminal justice system.

As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in the strategic and operational oversight of a frontline team including Independent Sexual Violence Advocates (ISVAs) and Caseworkers. You'll work closely with the Service Manager to ensure high-quality service delivery, lead on safeguarding, manage staff performance and development, and contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of services.




Key Responsibilities:

• Deputise for the Advocacy Service Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations and strategic development.
• Manage and support a team of ISVAs and Caseworkers, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed support is consistently provided.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Officer, escalating issues as required.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes, including data collection and impact assessment.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders across the criminal justice system and wider VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) sector.
• Contribute to funding bids and reporting where required.

You will bring:

• Experience working with survivors of sexual violence, including holding complex cases.
• Proven ability to manage and support frontline staff in delivering empowering and responsive support services.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, safeguarding protocols, and feminist approaches to VAWG.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• ISVA accreditation
• Fluency in an additional language

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a committed and compassionate team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of survivors. Our organisational culture is rooted in feminist principles, intersectionality, and a deep commitment to inclusion and survivor empowerment.




If you are an experienced frontline advocate or team leader looking to progress your career in a supportive and specialist environment, we would love to hear from you.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.