Interim Advocacy Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as an Advocacy Project Manager to oversee the Tower Hamlets Advocacy Service. You will manage a skilled team, build strong partnerships, and ensure co-production and inclusivity in advocacy efforts. This full-time interim role offers a competitive salary, with a commitment to diverse community support and mental health transformation.

Qualifications

• Qualified advocate (Advocacy Qualification) required.
• Experience managing advocacy or support services, preferably in mental health.
• Commitment to anti-racist and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and performance of the advocacy service.
• Ensure contract targets and KPIs are met, including monitoring and reporting.
• Supervise, support and develop advocacy staff and volunteers.

Skills

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

Advocacy Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Advocacy Project Manager

Join Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge as our Advocacy Project Manager to lead our Tower Hamlets Advocacy Service. You’ll oversee a skilled team, build strong partnerships, ensure contract targets are met, and embed co-production and inclusivity in everything you do.

Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Interim for six months ( may become permanent)

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day operations and performance of our Tower Hamlets advocacy service.
• Ensure contract targets and KPIs are met, including monitoring and reporting.
• Supervise, support and develop advocacy staff and volunteers.
• Champion co-production and culturally sensitive service design.
• Build strong partnerships with commissioners, health, and community organisations.
• Contribute to service development and funding opportunities.

About You:
• Qualified advocate ( Advocacy Qualification).
• Experience managing advocacy or support services, preferably in mental health.
• Skilled in staff supervision, service performance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Committed to anti-racist and inclusive practices.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Why join us?
We are a dynamic, inclusive charity affiliated with Mind, committed to empowering diverse communities and transforming mental health support.

Apply now to lead with purpose and make lasting impact.

Closing date: Monday 30th June at 9am

Interview date: Wednesday 2 July

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience.