Multiple Disadvantages Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (Maternity Cover)

East London Rape Crisis provides free, confidential specialist support for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives, regardless of whether or not they have reported to the police. We offer confidential and independent support. Services include advocacy, emotional and practical support, one-to-one counselling and group work.

We are seeking to recruit to the following post: Job Title: Multiple Disadvantages Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (Maternity Cover) Job Ref: 207 Hours: 35 hours per week (including up to 1 evening a week and occasional Saturday mornings) Salary: £29,000- £32,000 (unqualified £29,000-£30,000) (qualified £30,000-£32,000) Term: December 2026 with potential to be extended

The Multiple Disadvantages ISVA provides proactive support and advocacy service to women facing multiple barriers to engaging with the criminal justice system. You will work as part of a growing Feminist Rape Crisis service that is developing to meet the needs of women and girls.

This post involves travel across East London, and a hybrid model of home and office working.

We’re looking for highly organised and self-motivated women who are passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women, girls and children.

Closing Date: 10am, 13th April, 2026 Interview date: 20th April, 2026

You can apply by:

• Submitting your application via the online form below,
• Emailing your completed application to: recruitment@niaendingviolence.org.uk,
• Posting your application in a sealed envelope marked “Private & Confidential” to Rachel Evans, nia, P.O Box 58203, London, N1 3XP.

CVs will not be accepted

We select candidates for interview by comparing the experience, skills and attributes that you demonstrate to those we have identified in the person specification in the job profile. We also want women who show that they have thought seriously about what we’re looking for in the potential post-holder and the commitment that we required. Therefore,

we will not be able to shortlist you on the basis of a C.V.

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

Hours:35 hours per week

Term:December 2026 with potential to be extended

Location:Travel across East London and a hybrid model of home and office working