Community Engagement

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom FORWARD (Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development) Full time

Community Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator Required for London-based Charity

The Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development (FORWARD), founded in 1985, is a niche African-led women's rights organisation that champions the equality and rights of African women and girls in the UK, Europe and Africa. We work to end all forms of violence against women and girls from female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence. We tackle abuse and discrimination, enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve.

Location: West London with home-working flexibility

Reports to: UK Programmes Manager

Responsible for: UK community programme staff and volunteers

Salary: £23,880 pro rata

Hours: 28 hours a week

Duration: 1 year subject to continuous funding

Benefits: Access to a 3% pension contribution and 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata).  We also provide employees two days additional "duvet days between Christmas and New Year."

Are you passionate about community development and driving positive change? Do you have strong communication skills and the ability to foster meaningful relationships within diverse communities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join FORWARD as a Community Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for implementing and managing community outreach projects, advocating for the needs of communities affected by FGM and VAWG, and helping ensure the successful delivery of programmes that make a real difference. Your ability to connect with community members, local organisations, and stakeholders will be key to raising awareness, promoting our mission, and securing support for our vital work.

If you have experience in project development, advocacy, community engagement and you're looking to be part of a team committed to creating lasting social impact, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated team at the forefront of community change. Apply now and help us make a real difference

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a separate supporting statement specific to this position by the application deadline below.

In your cover letter, please don't repeat the information covered in your CV, but do include how you meet the job specifications and why you feel you're the best person for this role. Your covering letter should include:

  •  Why you would like to work for FORWARD?
  •  Why this particular role interests you?

Please use the Job Description and Person Specification information in the application pack to detail your suitability. If you would like to submit your application in a different format, please get in touch and we can discuss how best to facilitate your request. CVs submitted on their own, without a supporting statement, will not be considered.

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don't match every requirement exactly, we would still encourage you to apply - you may just be the perfect fit.

FORWARD is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. In order to help ensure that our policy is working well please complete an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and submit with your application.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role or the application process please get in touch and we would be delighted to discuss any queries you may have.

Application deadline:  11th April 2025

Interviews: 6th May 2025

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