Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (8 hours within the hours of 9 am to 6 pm with 1 hour’s lunch break) + one day of weekend support hub per month
Working days: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (and one weekend day a month)
Reporting to: CEO
Location: Mostly office-based with once-a-month offsite location (office, occasional home and offsite) Office is based in the City of London near Bank station
Salary: £18,000 per annum for 3 days a week (Pro-rata of £30k)
*Overtime is compensated either by pay or time off in lieu
Holiday: Pro-rata of 30 days a year excluding bank holidays plus holiday office closure (before New Year’s holidays) and 1 day of annual mental health leave
Contract: 18 months temporary contract, 6 months probationary period
Start date: 1st July 2024 (Notice period will be considered with those who have notice periods) The first round of interviews will be scheduled for the week of 5th June 2024.
Occupational Requirement: The Vavengers is an equal opportunities employer. In line with legal requirements and the nature of the work required for this role, we are seeking women-only applications as an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The Vavengers is a proud Living Wage Employer, Certified Halo Workplace and member of the Sunflower Network for Hidden Disabilities, also member of Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse.
We are The Vavengers. We listen, we support and we take action. We educate, collaborate, aid and empower. We are a survivor, migrant and female-led organisation, standing with and for every woman affected by Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and all other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) - let’s help end it together.
Key Responsibilities
Community mobilisation, organisation, fundraising, case management, survivor support
Overall Responsibilities
Facilitate educational and direct support programs, through data-driven research and community engagement
Create a stable foundation for projects, events, and development
Organise, run and develop The Vavengers award-winning support & wellness hubs for women and girls
Manage referral process connecting women and girls with other organisations and local authorities
Develop bids and secure grants to cover core and project costs
Manage the nationwide expansion of the support hub model
Build and maintain partnerships with aligned stakeholders
Lead and improve community projects through concept development, fundraising and relationship management
Support the C-suite with business development in line with the business plan
Support the wider team on events & campaign management
Day-to-day tasks
Organise, run and report on support & wellness hubs for women and girls, and be the face of the support hub programme
Support the community through referrals to local authorities and partner organisations on housing, immigration, food security and access to other essential services. Following up and communicating with beneficiaries throughout the process
Identify and eliminate safeguarding risks
Identify need gaps within communities and fulfil crisis and emergency management plans, help prepare the organisation for unexpected urgent response work
Amplify the voice of the communities we support
Identify and highlight the ongoing issues faced by the women and girls we support with the team and external stakeholders
Organise and manage programme facilitators and role-related volunteers
Map out fundraising opportunities and secure funding through written grant applications and manage funding processes from start to end including mid and end-journey reports
Develop and maintain the existing community ambassadorship programme by listening to community needs and helping to implement solutions
Maintain strong relationships. Including with Community Ambassadors, Wellness Ambassadors, programme facilitators, existing or potential partners and funders, and be a reliable point of contact for seamless communication
Expand community engagement through offsite outreach and partnerships with local councils, grassroots organisations, healthcare professionals, community leaders and sector partners (*The Vavengers works with over 150 partnerships across the UK)
Work collaboratively to ensure that new programs align with the charity’s mission, vision and purpose
Be an active advocate for The Vavengers mission and community
Additional Responsibilities
Oversee governance activities of volunteers (volunteer contracts, reports and management)
Managing DBS clearances and background checks for the required board, staff and volunteers and acting as one of the safeguarding officers of the organisation
Assist with and contribute to offsite educational workshops where appropriate
Organising the sourcing and delivery of essential items from partners
Managing project budgets and an expense account
Desirable skills and attributes:
Strong emotional intelligence
Innovative thinking
Fundraising and grant management
Clear communication
Process management & improvement
Digital literacy
Referral & case management
Business development
Solution-focused approach
Data-driven
Proactive
Start-up development
Project management
Community leadership
NGO financial literacy
Trauma-informed
Public speaking
Workshop facilitation
Understanding of NGO structures & processes
Growth mindset
Essential software use: Salesforce, Google Workspace, Eventbrite, Adobe, Squarespace, Brevo, Survey Monkey
*The Vavengers promotes the use of technology to reduce the pressure of administrative tasks and to make our work more efficient, there might be more digital developments as the organisation grows.
Checks and training: Please note, that this role will be subject to a clear DBS check. The Vavengers will also provide mandatory training required by the role including Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults Level 3, Gender-Based Violence training, language and terminology and necessary software training.
In return for your dedication, The Vavengers will offer you
In-house and external mentoring & meaningful career development opportunities
The opportunity to work on ending Gender-Based Violence and creating a just society
Inclusive, bold and creative culture
The opportunity to be part of a start-up development
Flexible working opportunities
Pro-rata 30 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays), plus holiday closures and mental health day
A prestigious headquarters near the Bank station
Employee counselling programme and other well-being perks
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