Advocate Manager

About this role

Advocate Manager About AAFDA Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) is a specialist national charity supporting families bereaved by domestic homicide and working to improve responses to domestic abuse, homicide and suicide prevention. We provide expert advocacy, training, and policy development to influence systemic change and ensure that lessons are learned after domestic abuse related deaths. The Role We are seeking a proactive Advocate Manager, Reporting to the Director of Services.

The post holder will be responsible for managing a team of Specialist Advocates and Advocacy Support. The team provide advocacy and support for families after the homicide, suicide or unexplained death of their family member or friend, following domestic abuse. This position calls for a strong people manager with the ability to support and nurture caseworkers to carry out their work including the need for monitoring and evaluation requirements.

In return for joining us, we will offer you: 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays Excellent development and training opportunities Pension Scheme Healthcare Scheme Employee Assist Scheme Application closing date: 21st November 2026 at 11.30pm We review applications on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this posting early if we find the right candidate, so early submission is strongly advised.

To apply please submit a supporting statement along with your CV. Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the criteria in the person specification. Please highlight and explain how you meet these in your supporting statement. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. We welcome applications from candidates with experience of domestic abuse.

We are also committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from those with Black or Minoritised backgrounds. We are not currently able to accept applications if you do not hold permission to work in the UK. Registered charity no: 1185078

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