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The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is a UK-wide charity that exists to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation. We’re here for everyone who needs us. We are passionate about our work and throw all our energy into it. We look for people who want to do the same. Take a look at this article to see what life is like working for us.
We appreciate that not every candidate will meet every requirement for one of our roles. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love for you to get in touch, apply or send a CV. You may well be suitable for the role or another within LFF. Please contact our HR team with any enquiries.
Job opportunities
- Deputy Director of Operations | Epsom or Bromsgrove - hybrid
- Circles of Support and Accountability volunteers | West Midlands
Deputy Director of Operations
Location: Epsom or Bromsgrove - hybrid | Salary: £56,000 - £58,000 per annum | Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (some evening/ weekend work may be required)
About you and the role
We are looking for a dynamic and talented leader to drive the effectiveness of our operation and its impact on preventing child sexual abuse. You will have a clinical background and be able to support the team to deliver the right service at the right time and in the right way to all those who need us. You will have experience in managing projects to deliver successful outcomes and expertise in ensuring quality systems are put in place to maximise effective and safe practice. An innovator who is passionate about the prevention of child sexual abuse, you will support the Director of Operations in ensuring the health and sustainability of LFF services whilst exploring new opportunities for LFF to make a difference to keep children safe.
As part of our leadership team you will be skilled at forming productive relationships across LFF and with external stakeholders. You will be passionate about our mission and operate in a way that aligns with LFF values. You will have extensive management experience, be able to inspire teams to achieve and operate with integrity and clarity of purpose.
You will be a proactive self-starter, able to work independently and on your own initiative. For the right person there is scope to work with the Director of Operations on ensuring this role drives a successful LFF operation.
Key attributes we are seeking include:
- Significant experience of the delivery and oversight of clinical work in the child sexual abuse prevention space
- Demonstrable track record of leading teams to deliver successful outcomes
- Proven ability to ensure LFF projects deliver for children
- Experience and expertise in securing and managing contracts
- Excellent staff management and supervision skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to form productive relationships with internal and external partners
- Ability to problem solve and mobilise self and teams to respond to demand
- A clear vision of how quality is managed within an organisation
- Passion about the delivery of our vision of a world free from child sexual abuse
- Team player with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Innovative and flexible
What you’ll get from us
We offer hybrid working (with a minimum of 2 days working from the office). We offer a NEST pension, 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days (plus statutory bank holidays) after 5 years’ service, up to 5 days learning and development per year, an employee assistance programme and the option of Benenden medical cover.
How to apply
We really welcome informal conversations with prospective candidates about the role and the charity in advance of the deadline. Please feel free to contact Director of Operations, Adrian McNulty on 07719 911486.
An application form and equal opportunities monitoring form are included within this pack. We look forward to receiving your completed documents by 12:00pm on Monday 11th March. Please send your completed application to hr@lucyfaithfull.org.uk. Interviews will take place on 25th or 28th March. We reserve the right to close the post early. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful with your application.
Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check for this position.
We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Treating people fairly is part of our values and at the core of our culture. As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity.
Circles of support and accountability volunteers
West Midlands
Circles of Support and Accountability aim to rehabilitate people who have committed sexual offences against children, and help them to not offend again.
Each circle includes 4 to 6 trained volunteers from the local community who help to support one person who has sexually offended. The volunteers commit to meeting with the core member for 12 to 18 months.
The circle provides practical skills and support to the Core Member according to their needs, which might include social skills, finding work or hobbies, or looking for suitable accommodation. They will also receive disclosure about the Core Members offending behaviour, and support them to recognise unhelpful thoughts, feelings and patterns of behaviour which might link to their risk of offending, and encourage them to develop more healthy strategies.
The Core Member will be subject to probation oversight within the criminal justice system. Volunteers are supported by a professional Circle Coordinator, who liaises with other key professionals working with the Core Member, including police and probation.
About you
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are committed to preventing sexual abuse to form circles in the West Midlands area. Circles reflect the communities they work in and we welcome volunteers from all kinds of backgrounds.
- You must be over the age of 18
- We will support you to apply for an Enhanced DBS check. There are some convictions which would preclude you from volunteering so; please speak to the Circles Coordinator for more information.
- We’ll provide training before you start volunteering, which usually takes place over 2 weekend days or 4 evenings.
How to apply
Please read our information for potential volunteers and complete the volunteer application form. If you prefer to receive an application pack in the post, please email Circles@lucyfaithfull.org.uk.
We are running volunteer information evenings for people interested in becoming volunteers. The sessions will provide a presentation about circles, and an opportunity to ask questions. No need to book, just log in! View our sessions here and find out more.
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