For nearly 50 years, nia has provided high quality, women-led services across North and East London. nia has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men’s violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.

nia’s values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women.

We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex-based oppression of women.

The Emma Project, Daria House and Jan’s Place are specialist services providing refuge and support services to women who have been subjected to domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse, including women who have been sexually exploited, including through prostitution and who also use substances problematically.

We Are Seeking To Recruit To The Following Post

Job Title: Women’s Independent Sexual Violence Advocate

Job Ref: nia 226

Hours: 35 hours per week (including 1 evening a week and occasional Saturday mornings)

Salary: £29,000 – £32,000 dependent on experience and qualifications)

Contract: Permanent The Women’s ISVA provides proactive support and advocacy to women who are survivors of sexual violence, and who are engaging with the criminal justice system. You will work as part of a growing feminist Rape Crisis service that is developing to meet the needs of women and girls.



This post requires travel across London, and a hybrid mode of home, outreach and office working.

We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s approach to Prioritising women, upholding and promoting feminist, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice.

Closing Date: 10am, 16th November 2026

Interview date: 25th November 2026

You Can Apply By

- Submitting your application via the online form below,
- Emailing your completed application to: [email protected],
- Posting your application in a sealed envelope marked “Private & Confidential” to Rachel Evans, nia, P.O Box 58203, London, N1 3XP.

CVs will not be accepted We select candidates for interview by comparing the experience, skills and attributes that you demonstrate to those we have identified in the person specification in the job profile. We also want women who show that they have thought seriously about what we’re looking for in the potential post-holder and the commitment that we required. Therefore, we will not be able to shortlist you on the basis of a C.V. The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only.

Genuine Occupational

Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

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📌 WOMEN’S INDEPENDENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE ADVOCATE (London)
🏢 THE NIA PROJECT
📍 London