Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA)

We are recruiting for a IGVA to join our team in Barking & Dagenham; the scope on this job involves…. Job Title: IGVA Location: Barking & Dagenham Salary: £28,857.12 per annum Contract type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support. This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a IGVA to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children seeking support from the community advocacy support service. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. Closing date: 9.00am on 17 November 2025 Interview date: Week beginning of 24 November 2025 Benefits Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 11/5/2025