Do you want to make life better for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse?
Galop, the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, is seeking a Survivor Engagement Manager. Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and other forms of abuse including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and so-called conversion therapies. We are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community are at the centre of what we do. We are person-centred, empowerment-based, and trauma- informed – meaning our focus is always on helping our clients decide what is best for them, and then supporting them through their journey.
We are looking to recruit a Survivor Engagement Manager. This new role will lead the development of Galop’s approach to survivor engagement, ensuring that LGBT+ survivors are at the centre of all of our work. This role combines the need for a strategic outlook, alongside practical frontline skills in working with those who have experienced trauma. You will be experienced in managing complex projects that centre survivors and juggling competing priorities. You will be a team player who is able to work collaboratively across the organisation, including staff, volunteers and trustees, bringing people together to make change. Anti-oppression and a clear understanding power and power dynamics will be at the heart of your practice, designing processes, systems and projects with the most marginalised within our community in mind.
We are looking for someone with experience of trauma-informed practice and who seeks to empower those that they are working with. You will have excellent influencing skills and be able to bring together groups of people to make change for LGBT+ survivors.
You will be responsible for:
– Working collaboratively across Galop teams to embed survivor engagement across the organisation
– Development of Expert by Experience group(s), ensuring structures are in place to ensure to diverse LGBT+ survivors can engage with and lead this work
– Co-designing and delivering a programme of activities with and for LGBT+ survivors in line with Galop’s survivor engagement strategy
– Developing and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure that Galop is able to assess the effectiveness of the work and demonstrate the difference it is making.
– Working with Galop’s policy, research and comms teams to ensure that Survivor voices are at the centre of our external work
– Working with Galop’s services team to ensure survivors are at the centre of the design, development and delivery of services.
National travel and occasional weekend working will be required.
Location
Galop’s offices are located in London. Remote and hybrid working patterns are available. Please get in touch to discuss these options.
Hours
Full time (35 hours per week). Part time working at a minimum of 28 hours per week will be considered.
Contract
Permanent
Reports to:
Director of Development
Director of Services
Salary
£36,879.95 – £40,475.64 per year (including £4009.14 inner London weighting for employees living in London or working from the Galop offices in London.)
Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by 10.00am 7th May 2024.
First round interviews will be held w/c May 20th 2024.
Questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further prior to application, please contact our Director of Services,
Ruth, at ruth@galop.org.uk.
