Solace Womens Aid

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Solace Womens Aid
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Location : Camden Head Office/Hybrid (with ad hoc in person events in London as required) Salary : £29,040 - £30,101 per annum (Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band) Hours : 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026 Closing Time: 00:00am Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our People and Culture team as a Fundraising Officer at Solace Women's Aid. You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference. Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory. About the Service Income generation and fundraising at Solace is ambitious, dynamic and rewarding. This role is situated within the Business Development team working alongside our award-winning Communications, Partnerships & Public Affairs team. We are seeking forward thinking, creative and motivated individuals who can manage both community and challenge events as well as wider fundraising support. This is an important time for Solace and this role will contribute to achieve sustainable growth to support our work to end violence against woman and girls. Above all, the team is dedicated to developing innovative responses that reflect the evolving ways women experience violence. The team is seeking to generate £2m+ net new income in the year ahead. About the Role We are looking for a hardworking, passionate Fundraising Officer to join our team, delivering a range of fundraising initiatives. Join a dynamic and forward thinking team as we grow our fundraising capacity and explore new income opportunities, helping to secure vital funds for our life saving services. Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, this role will be vital in achieving our fundraising strategy and income targets. Now is a really exciting time for Solace as we embark on a fresh organisational strategy backed by a new and ambitious fundraising strategy. You ll be part of a friendly, collaborative and high achieving team, with opportunities to get involved across all fundraising activities, including helping to grow Solace s high value fundraising from corporates, trusts and foundations, and major donors. You ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, knowledge and confidence across key fundraising streams, including special events, digital fundraising, trusts and foundations, community and challenge events, and corporate partnerships.This will be a varied role in a fast-paced environment, suited to someone looking to take the next step in their fundraising career. You ll contribute to the wider objectives of the Business Development Team, particularly within Fundraising, by helping to build strong relationships and partnerships, raise the organisation s profile and income, and work collaboratively with colleagues. About You Proven experience in delivering community fundraising. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences in a range of formats. Knowledge of developing social media content and developing branded publicity materials. Strong organisational and project management abilities, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Proficient in IT, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and CRM databases. Experience with Salesforce and creative design tools such Canva is desirable. A strong understanding of, and commitment to, equity, diversity, and inclusion - particularly within the context of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector. Committed to continuous learning, professional development, and self-improvement. Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment, using initiative and sound judgment. What we can offer you We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including: Flexible working Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training) Generous holiday entitlement Employer pension contribution Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay Access to Inclusion Networks Daily clinical debriefing Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings Flow & Restore yoga classes Meditation sessions Cycle to Work Scheme How to apply When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document: Values, Behaviours & Competencies Knowledge, Experience and Skills Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect. We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks. No agencies.
Solace Womens Aid
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Location : Pan-London/Hybrid Salary : £52,500 per annum (Spot rate under Salary Band 6) Hours : 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Friday 27th March 2026 Closing Time: 00:00am Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Alliance Director at Solace Women's Aid. You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference. Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory. About the Service Solace are one of seven members of the Enhanced Mental Health Pathfinders (EMHP) Alliance. The EMHP Alliance aims to improve care for adult victims and survivors of sexual assault and abuse with multiple complex trauma-related mental health needs, enabling recovery, healing and long-term wellbeing. To achieve this, the Pathfinder will strengthen collaboration between statutory and voluntary sector services, improve identification of complex trauma-related needs and develop the capacity and pathways required to deliver timely, sustained and trauma informed support. About the Role The Alliance Director (AD) will hold a pivotal leadership role within the Alliance Management Team, responsible for ensuring the Enhanced Mental Health Pathfinders Alliance delivers on its vision and achieves its strategic objectives. The AD will provide hands on operational leadership, leading efforts to maintain a cohesive, cooperative approach across the Enhanced Mental Health Pathways Alliance, and overseeing the planning, delivery, governance, and continued development of the Alliance. About You The ideal candidate will be an exceptional, values driven leader with the ability to manage complex programmes and drive system wide improvement. You will bring outstanding skills in project management, financial oversight, organisational coordination, and communication, ensuring that the Alliance functions effectively day to day while also advancing long term transformation and growth. What we can offer you We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including: Flexible working Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training) Generous holiday entitlement Employer pension contribution Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay Access to Inclusion Networks Daily clinical debriefing Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings Flow & Restore yoga classes Meditation sessions Cycle to Work Scheme How to apply When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document: Values, Behaviours & Competencies Knowledge, Experience and Skills Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect. We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks. No agencies.