RESPECT

Location: Home-based, with occasional travel to Respect s office at Voluntary Action Islington (VAI), 200A Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JP or other meeting locations including staff meetings twice a year Responsible to: Head of Helplines Salary: £19.06 per hour (For those living in London, £20.86 per hour) Hours: 3 hours fixed per month and additional ad hoc hours where required due to service needs; operating hours are Monday Friday, 9am 5pm Job type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026, with a possibility to extend, subject to funding. Benefits: Friendly and collaborative working environment Remote working 25 to 30 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays (depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees) Contributory pension scheme including 6% employer s contribution (subject to employee s minimum 2% contribution) Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay Occupational sick pay depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees. Access to Employee Assistance Programme Access to staff discounts Closing date: 27th August 2025, 17:00 Interviews to take place: Week commencing 10th September 2025 (TBC). These will be online via Teams link. About the role: Respect is seeking one Helpline Advisor to provide support to male victims of domestic abuse on the Men s Advice Line and perpetrators of domestic abuse on the Respect Phoneline. You will support service users by phone, email and webchat, providing emotional support, practical advice, information on the available options, and signposting to other services. As well as work with male victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse in ways that support them to increase safety and reduce harm, as described in the Models of Work and relevant policies and procedures. About you: An understanding of the nature of domestic abuse and its effects on victims, in particular male victims An understanding of the help-seeking barriers for male victims of domestic abuse An understanding of the reasons why perpetrators use abusive behaviours towards partners in relationships Experience of providing information, advice, and support by telephone, email and webchat in a helpline environment A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and an approach that centres survivors, in particular Black and minoritised survivors. About Respect Respect is a pioneering UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector. Founded in 2000, we have built our expertise over the last 25 years in what was then a fledgling sector and recently have seen significant and rapid growth. How to apply You must download an application form from Respect's job page, or below here on Charity Jobs, and submit in word doc. format only, please. Closing date : 27th August 2025, 17:00 Interviews to take place : Week commencing 10th September 2025 (TBC). These will be online via Teams link.

Head of Policy, Public Affairs & Communications for Drive Partnership Reports to Director of Drive Partnership Salary £45,628-£49,610 (Point 42-48) pro rata, including ILW Hours Full time (35 hours) or 4 days (28 hours) per week Location Hubhub, 20 Farringdon St, London, EC4A 4AB plus flexible homeworking Benefits A generous package including 25 days holiday a year, 6% employee pension scheme, childcare voucher scheme, cycle-to-work scheme Interviews The first set of interviews will be held on 12th January 2022 and the second set of interviews will be held on 18th January 2022. Purpose of the role The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working together to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We seek to change the domestic abuse narrative that asks 'why doesn't she leave?' to ask 'why doesn't he stop?'. Our vision is that one day there will be a national approach which sees agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales working together to disrupt abuse and change behaviour. We're having an impact. Our partnership public affairs work has helped build a coalition of experts pressing for change; stimulated a commitment in the new Domestic Abuse Act from Government to publish a perpetrator strategy; stimulated philanthropic and government funding commitments; and brought together leaders from across public sector professions to focus on better holding perpetrators to account. We are now looking for a new Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications to help the partnership ensure these networks and commitments deliver for victims - improving their safety and reducing the onus on them to do the hard work to keep themselves safe. As the Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications for the Drive Partnership you will lead our efforts to ensure that those with the ability to make change, because of the funding or policy making role they hold, understand the aims and vision of the Drive Partnership and what our data, practice expertise and the voice of survivors is telling us about how to stop domestic abuse in the UK. In this role, offered as a fixed term contract until March 2023, you will lead a team of up to three staff, develop our policy influencing capacity and support our national roll-out of ground-breaking interventions to stop domestic abuse. You will also take responsibility for improving our internal communications, enhancing our reputation and supporting communications and relationships across the extensive Drive network of partners and beyond. You will be an experienced public affairs specialist with a background in policy influencing and have extensive contacts. You will build relationships with and work to support Respect, SafeLives, and Social Finance's public affairs and comms teams and key audiences across the partnership to enhance our influence, reputation and profile both locally and nationally, and maintain really great relationships with others who currently work on public affairs and policy issues across the Drive network of stakeholders and partners. You will be joining the Partnership at an important time as we seek to seize the opportunities of a new interest in perpetrators of domestic abuse and ensure new commitments in the DA Act deliver for victims and survivors. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics[1], particularly from people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team: Black and minoritised people Disabled people We always welcome and support applications from those who have personal experience of domestic abuse. Key duties and responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Drive Partnerships policy, public affairs and communications functions, working with teams across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, to produce well-argued briefings, reports and other materials that promote the strategic approach and practical activities of the Drive Partnership. Lead the reactive policy influencing function, developing position and briefing papers on political issues relevant to the Drive Project and Drive Partnership, such as policy consultations, new legislation, the lead up to and outcomes of local and national elections, key policy forums and the work of Government's executive agencies Work with the Drive, SafeLives, Social Finance and Respect communications teams to develop and deliver Drive Partnerships communications work, keeping our comms strategy and key messages under review and developing them where necessary, growing and nurturing our audiences, managing the team to deliver against key targets. Work with the Events Officers across each partnership organisation to produce high quality, impactful events with influencers and key stakeholders, including identifying target audiences and potential event partners Lead the Drive Partnership's political engagement function, developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the policy and political arena and supporting the Drive Director and Drive Project Board to engage effectively (and with a sense of relative priority) with senior policymakers (ministers, special advisers, civil servants, commentators and backbenchers with relevance and influence). Ensure effective measurement of and risk management for all policy and stakeholder relations activities Lead Drive's political, policy and sector intelligence-gathering, making sure it informs the Drive Partnership's strategic and tactical decisions, including regarding appropriate sources of funding which the organisation should bid for Contribute to the Drive Partnership strategy and partnership annual impact reports, working closely with the communications and fundraising teams to produce these documents and accompanying communication and handling plans Represent the Drive Partnership at key stakeholder and influencing events, forums and conferences. Respond to external enquiries about Drive's position on key issues relating to domestic abuse Support Drive Partnership staff, as well as Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance Trustees, Associates and Pioneers, to understand Drives work with internal comms. Help to ensure they are also building and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders, growing an extensive network of awareness of and support for our work and equipping staff to deliver up to date, key organisational messages Provide inspirational leadership to your team, which supports, motivates and challenges them to develop and deliver to a high standard, reflecting the values, aims and principles of the Drive Partnership Participate in the leadership of Drive through regular management team meetings Ensure staff understand policy developments, political thinking and Government funding streams General In consultation with the Drive Director, and Drive Project Board, identify clear and measurable objectives and KPIs across all areas of activity which demonstrate benefits for reputation, profile and impact. Ensure that evaluation of the programme of activities is carried out regularly Set up and maintain close working relationships with colleagues across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance and keep up-to date with external communications priorities through working closely with colleagues Attend relevant meetings as required Person Specification Experience - essential Significant political relations experience, gained in-house or in an agency or political setting Significant policy influencing experience, with a record of influencing political decision making Experience of creating and delivering, to tight and shifting deadlines, high quality written and oral communications Ability to synthesise data, user-voice and evidence to influence policy development and political engagement Experience of influencing policy and public affairs through great public-facing communication Experience - desirable Experience of gaining policymaker support for the roll-out of innovative social interventions Leading and developing people Skills Strong political understanding and judgement Understanding of policymaking in the UK and devolved administrations including local government Knowledge and understanding of UK social policy, specifically domestic abuse and child protection policy Exceptional policy development and analysis skills Exceptional writing skills, both long-form (e.g. briefings, reports) and short-form (e.g. blogs) Ability to work at speed, condensing large quantities of information down to compelling, accurate key messages Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills, able to use project and programme management tools when appropriate Exceptional speaking, presentation and influencing skills Competencies Ability to act as champion for the Drive Partnership Presents messages effectively and clearly to various audience Ability to build strong and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Confident in the use of data to make effective decisions and as the basis of professional judgement Identifies problems early and takes action to avoid or resolve them. 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Head of Policy, Public Affairs & Communications for Drive Partnership Employed by Respect on behalf of the Drive Partnership Reports toDirector of Drive Partnership Salary £45,628-£49,610 (Point 42-48) pro rata, including ILW Hours Full time (35 hours) or 4 days (28 hours) per week Location Hubhub, 20 Farringdon St, London, EC4A 4AB plus flexible homeworking BenefitsA generous package including 25 days holiday a year, 6% employee pension scheme, childcare voucher scheme, cycle-to-work scheme Interviews The first set of interviews will be held on 12th January 2022 and the second set of interviews will be held on 18th January 2022. Purpose of role The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working together to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We seek to change the domestic abuse narrative that asks 'why doesn't she leave?' to ask 'why doesn't he stop?'. Our vision is that one day there will be a national approach which sees agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales working together to disrupt abuse and change behaviour. We're having an impact. Our partnership public affairs work has helped build a coalition of experts pressing for change; stimulated a commitment in the new Domestic Abuse Act from Government to publish a perpetrator strategy; stimulated philanthropic and government funding commitments; and brought together leaders from across public sector professions to focus on better holding perpetrators to account. We are now looking for a new Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications to help the partnership ensure these networks and commitments deliver for victims - improving their safety and reducing the onus on them to do the hard work to keep themselves safe. As the Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications for the Drive Partnership you will lead our efforts to ensure that those with the ability to make change, because of the funding or policy making role they hold, understand the aims and vision of the Drive Partnership and what our data, practice expertise and the voice of survivors is telling us about how to stop domestic abuse in the UK. In this role, offered as a fixed term contract until March 2023, you will lead a team of up to three staff, develop our policy influencing capacity and support our national roll-out of ground-breaking interventions to stop domestic abuse. You will also take responsibility for improving our internal communications, enhancing our reputation and supporting communications and relationships across the extensive Drive network of partners and beyond. You will be an experienced public affairs specialist with a background in policy influencing and have extensive contacts. You will build relationships with and work to support Respect, SafeLives, and Social Finance's public affairs and comms teams and key audiences across the partnership to enhance our influence, reputation and profile both locally and nationally, and maintain really great relationships with others who currently work on public affairs and policy issues across the Drive network of stakeholders and partners. You will be joining the Partnership at an important time as we seek to seize the opportunities of a new interest in perpetrators of domestic abuse and ensure new commitments in the DA Act deliver for victims and survivors. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics[1], particularly from people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team: Black and minoritised people Disabled people We always welcome and support applications from those who have personal experience of domestic abuse. Key duties and responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Drive Partnerships policy, public affairs and communications functions, working with teams across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, to produce well-argued briefings, reports and other materials that promote the strategic approach and practical activities of the Drive Partnership. Lead the reactive policy influencing function, developing position and briefing papers on political issues relevant to the Drive Project and Drive Partnership, such as policy consultations, new legislation, the lead up to and outcomes of local and national elections, key policy forums and the work of Government's executive agencies Work with the Drive, SafeLives, Social Finance and Respect communications teams to develop and deliver Drive Partnerships communications work, keeping our comms strategy and key messages under review and developing them where necessary, growing and nurturing our audiences, managing the team to deliver against key targets. Work with the Events Officers across each partnership organisation to produce high quality, impactful events with influencers and key stakeholders, including identifying target audiences and potential event partners Lead the Drive Partnership's political engagement function, developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the policy and political arena and supporting the Drive Director and Drive Project Board to engage effectively (and with a sense of relative priority) with senior policymakers (ministers, special advisers, civil servants, commentators and backbenchers with relevance and influence). Ensure effective measurement of and risk management for all policy and stakeholder relations activities Lead Drive's political, policy and sector intelligence-gathering, making sure it informs the Drive Partnership's strategic and tactical decisions, including regarding appropriate sources of funding which the organisation should bid for Contribute to the Drive Partnership strategy and partnership annual impact reports, working closely with the communications and fundraising teams to produce these documents and accompanying communication and handling plans Represent the Drive Partnership at key stakeholder and influencing events, forums and conferences. Respond to external enquiries about Drive's position on key issues relating to domestic abuse Support Drive Partnership staff, as well as Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance Trustees, Associates and Pioneers, to understand Drives work with internal comms. Help to ensure they are also building and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders, growing an extensive network of awareness of and support for our work and equipping staff to deliver up to date, key organisational messages Provide inspirational leadership to your team, which supports, motivates and challenges them to develop and deliver to a high standard, reflecting the values, aims and principles of the Drive Partnership Participate in the leadership of Drive through regular management team meetings Ensure staff understand policy developments, political thinking and Government funding streams General In consultation with the Drive Director, and Drive Project Board, identify clear and measurable objectives and KPIs across all areas of activity which demonstrate benefits for reputation, profile and impact. Ensure that evaluation of the programme of activities is carried out regularly Set up and maintain close working relationships with colleagues across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance and keep up-to date with external communications priorities through working closely with colleagues Attend relevant meetings as required Person Specification Experience - essential Significant political relations experience, gained in-house or in an agency or political setting Significant policy influencing experience, with a record of influencing political decision making Experience of creating and delivering, to tight and shifting deadlines, high quality written and oral communications Ability to synthesise data, user-voice and evidence to influence policy development and political engagement Experience of influencing policy and public affairs through great public-facing communication Experience - desirable Experience of gaining policymaker support for the roll-out of innovative social interventions Leading and developing people Skills Strong political understanding and judgement Understanding of policymaking in the UK and devolved administrations including local government Knowledge and understanding of UK social policy, specifically domestic abuse and child protection policy Exceptional policy development and analysis skills Exceptional writing skills, both long-form (e.g. briefings, reports) and short-form (e.g. blogs) Ability to work at speed, condensing large quantities of information down to compelling, accurate key messages Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills, able to use project and programme management tools when appropriate Exceptional speaking, presentation and influencing skills Competencies Ability to act as champion for the Drive Partnership Presents messages effectively and clearly to various audience Ability to build strong and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Confident in the use of data to make effective decisions and as the basis of professional judgement Identifies problems early and takes action to avoid or resolve them. Works collaboratively to add value Seeks to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Supports the restructuring of activities that do not help Drive to achieve its goals or deliver strategic plans Commitment to Drive aims..... click apply for full job details

Head of Policy, Public Affairs & Communications for Drive Partnership Reports to Director of Drive Partnership Salary 45,628-49,610 (Point 42-48) pro rata, including ILW Hours Full time (35 hours) or 4 days (28 hours) per week Location Hubhub, 20 Farringdon St, London, EC4A 4AB plus flexible homeworking Benefits A generous package including 25 days holiday a year, 6% employee pension scheme, childcare voucher scheme, cycle-to-work scheme Interviews The firstset of interviews will be held on 12thJanuary 2022 and the second set of interviews will be held on 18th January 2022. Purpose of the role The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working together to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We seek to change the domestic abuse narrative that asks why doesnt she leave? to ask why doesnt he stop?. Our vision is that one day there will be a national approach which sees agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales working together to disrupt abuse and change behaviour. Were having an impact. Our partnership public affairs work has helped build a coalition of experts pressing for change; stimulated a commitment in the new Domestic Abuse Act from Government to publish a perpetrator strategy; stimulated philanthropic and government funding commitments; and brought together leaders from across public sector professions to focus on better holding perpetrators to account. We are now looking for a new Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications to help the partnership ensure these networks and commitments deliver for victims improving their safety and reducing the onus on them to do the hard work to keep themselves safe. As the Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications for the Drive Partnership you will lead our efforts to ensure that those with the ability to make change, because of the funding or policy making role they hold, understand the aims and vision of the Drive Partnership and what our data, practice expertise and the voice of survivors is telling us about how to stop domestic abuse in the UK. In this role, offered as a fixed term contract until March 2023, you will lead a team of up to three staff, develop our policy influencing capacity and support our national roll-out of ground-breaking interventions to stop domestic abuse. You will also take responsibility for improving our internal communications, enhancing our reputation and supporting communications and relationships across the extensive Drive network of partners and beyond. You will be an experienced public affairs specialist with a background in policy influencing and have extensive contacts. You will build relationships with and work to support Respect, SafeLives, and Social Finances public affairs and comms teams and key audiences across the partnership to enhance our influence, reputation and profile both locally and nationally, and maintain really great relationships with others who currently work on public affairs and policy issues across the Drive network of stakeholders and partners. You will be joining the Partnership at an important time as we seek to seize the opportunities of a new interest in perpetrators of domestic abuse and ensure new commitments in the DA Act deliver for victims and survivors. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics[1], particularly from people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team: Black and minoritised people Disabled people We always welcome and support applications from those who have personal experience of domestic abuse. Key duties and responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Drive Partnerships policy, public affairs and communications functions, working with teams across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, to produce well-argued briefings, reports and other materials that promote the strategic approach and practical activities of the Drive Partnership. Lead the reactive policy influencing function, developing position and briefing papers on political issues relevant to the Drive Project and Drive Partnership, such as policy consultations, new legislation, the lead up to and outcomes of local and national elections, key policy forums and the work of Governments executive agencies Work with the Drive, SafeLives, Social Finance and Respect communications teams to develop and deliver Drive Partnerships communications work, keeping our comms strategy and key messages under review and developing them where necessary, growing and nurturing our audiences, managing the team to deliver against key targets. Work with the Events Officers across each partnership organisation to produce high quality, impactful events with influencers and key stakeholders, including identifying target audiences and potential event partners Lead the Drive Partnerships political engagement function, developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the policy and political arena and supporting the Drive Director and Drive Project Board to engage effectively (and with a sense of relative priority) with senior policymakers (ministers, special advisers, civil servants, commentators and backbenchers with relevance and influence). Ensure effective measurement of and risk management for all policy and stakeholder relations activities Lead Drives political, policy and sector intelligence-gathering, making sure it informs the Drive Partnerships strategic and tactical decisions, including regarding appropriate sources of funding which the organisation should bid for Contribute to the Drive Partnership strategy and partnership annual impact reports, working closely with the communications and fundraising teams to produce these documents and accompanying communication and handling plans Represent the Drive Partnership at key stakeholder and influencing events, forums and conferences. Respond to external enquiries about Drives position on key issues relating to domestic abuse Support Drive Partnership staff, as well as Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance Trustees, Associates and Pioneers, to understand Drives work with internal comms. Help to ensure they are also building and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders, growing an extensive network of awareness of and support for our work and equipping staff to deliver up to date, key organisational messages Provide inspirational leadership to your team, which supports, motivates and challenges them to develop and deliver to a high standard, reflecting the values, aims and principles of the Drive Partnership Participate in the leadership of Drive through regular management team meetings Ensure staff understand policy developments, political thinking and Government funding streams General In consultation with the Drive Director, and Drive Project Board, identify clear and measurable objectives and KPIs across all areas of activity which demonstrate benefits for reputation, profile and impact. Ensure that evaluation of the programme of activities is carried out regularly Set up and maintain close working relationships with colleagues across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance and keep up-to date with external communications priorities through working closely with colleagues Attend relevant meetings as required Person Specification Experience essential Significant political relations experience, gained in-house or in an agency or political setting Significant policy influencing experience, with a record of influencing political decision making Experience of creating and delivering, to tight and shifting deadlines, high quality written and oral communications Ability to synthesise data, user-voice and evidence to influence policy development and political engagement Experience of influencing policy and public affairs through great public-facing communication Experience desirable Experience of gaining policymaker support for the roll-out of innovative social interventions Leading and developing people Skills Strong political understanding and judgement Understanding of policymaking in the UK and devolved administrations including local government Knowledge and understanding of UK social policy, specifically domestic abuse and child protection policy Exceptional policy development and analysis skills Exceptional writing skills, both long-form (e. g. briefings, reports) and short-form (e. g. blogs) Ability to work at speed, condensing large quantities of information down to compelling, accurate key messages Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills, able to use project and programme management tools when appropriate Exceptional speaking, presentation and influencing skills Competencies Ability to act as champion for the Drive Partnership Presents messages effectively and clearly to various audience Ability to build strong and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Confident in the use of data to make effective decisions and as the basis of professional judgement Identifies problems early and takes action to avoid or resolve them. Works collaboratively to add value Seeks to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Supports the restructuring of activities that do not help Drive to achieve its goals or deliver strategic plans Commitment to Drive aims, values and practical work..... click apply for full job details