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: Women’s Independent Sexual Violence Advocate
Job Ref: nia 218
Hours: 35 hours per week (including 1 evening a week and occasional Saturday mornings)
Salary: £29,000 – £32,000 dependent on qualification and experience
Location: Hybrid model of office, outreach and home working. Current office locations are Islington and Dagenham Heathway
Term: Permanent
The ISVA provides proactive support and advocacy to female survivors of sexual violence who are 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 requires travel across East London, and a hybrid model of home, outreach and office working.
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women and girls. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstratable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and girls. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minoritised women
Closing Date: 10am, 3rd August 2026
Interview date: 11th August 2026
You can apply by:
- Submitting your application via the online form below,
- Emailing your completed application to: [email protected],
- Posting your application in a sealed envelope marked “Private & Confidential” to Rachel Evans, nia, P.O Box 58203, London, N1 3XP.
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.