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London, Greater London
Head of Domestic Abuse and Modern Slavery HEST92042
Overview
Do you believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live free from, and be able to recover from abuse or exploitation? We are Hestia, a vibrant charity that has been supporting and empowering vulnerable adults and children since 1970. With our 50th anniversary approaching it is an exciting time to join us Hestia is one of the largest providers of domestic abuse services and the largest provider of modern slavery support services within the capital. This is an exciting interim role and we are seeking an exceptional leader, who has the ability to make a difference within a fixed time frame through their operational knowledge, strategic insight and commitment to our values. You will join a senior operations team who take pride in delivering excellent services and you will be supported by a Regional Director who is passionate about empowering people and changing lives. If you support our values and have the required skills, we would really like to hear from you. Section 7(2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply to this position – (Only Female applicants Please). Hestia offer a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression. In everything we do, we seek to be respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous and if these values resonate with you, please apply. We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Person specification: Proven success leading high performing teams. Capability to set and achieve strategic outcomes. Ability to navigate within a political environment. Successful partnership working. Managing services/projects within budget and on time. Credible authority on the subjects of domestic abuse and modern slavery. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write professional papers including bids and research papers. An understanding of the impact of trauma and the ability to create trauma-informed services. Ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately. In return we offer a competitive salary, a supportive working environment and a host of benefits including pension, employee discounts, 25 days holiday per annum (for full-time positions) plus the option to buy an additional 3 weeks, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan. Contract: Until 30 June 2021 Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday Flexi time (core hours 10am – 4pm) Closing date: 6 April Interview date: TBC About Hestia Hestia supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions. We campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, we support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis. We are supported by more than 460 volunteers who provide specialist skills such as art therapy yoga, IT, gardening, cooking as well as befriending and fundraising. We are proud to be the home of UK SAYS NO MORE, bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals, charities, businesses and public-sector organisations to campaign for an end to the domestic abuse and sexual violence.