We have an exciting opportunity to work as Project Manager on a national

project that SARSAS is delivering with Viv Gordon Company, The Greenhouse,

Coventry University and a range of national partners, to enhance survivor

leadership, create visible survivor communities and provide creative support

and outlets to survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA).

The aim of the project is to build a visible, peer-led, and accessible survivor

community in partnership with frontline services that can provide effective

sustainable support. We will develop and test a national survivor-led creative-arts

focussed community service designed by, with and for survivors of CSA. This service

will increase voice, visibility, community, and leadership.

Salary: £32,500 pa FTE (pro rata)
Hours: 22.5 – 30 hours per week, some evening and weekend work required during events
Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day per fortnight in Bristol office, additional ad-hoc travel will be required
Benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, paid sick leave
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: midnight on Wednesday 15th February 2023

About the role

The National Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the UpFront Survivors project.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all elements of the project are delivered to the agreed scope, within budget and to the agreed timescale. This will include management of key partners and stakeholders and developing funding applications to raise additional project funds for strands of the programme.

As our National Project Manager, you will build a visible, peer-led, and accessible survivor community in partnership with frontline services that can provide effective sustainable support. The project will develop and test a national survivor-led creative arts focussed community service designed by, with and for survivors of CSA. This service will increase voice, visibility, community, and leadership.

About you

The successful candidate will be dynamic, self-motivated, and passionate about creating real change for people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.

You will be highly organised and an effective leader able to motivate and coordinate others within the project team. You will have professional and significant experience of:

• project management tools and techniques

• managing projects and budgets on a national scale

• writing funding applications for a range of funders, trusts and foundations.

About SARSAS

SARSAS exists to relieve the trauma and distress and help rebuild the lives of survivors who live in Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and BANES, who have experienced any form of sexual violence, at any point in their lives. We campaign and educate to raise awareness and bring an end to sexual violence. Partnership work with a variety of agencies locally and nationally is a priority to enable social change.

Our work is guided by a trauma-informed approach that understands how traumatic experiences can impact on survivors and keeps an awareness of the effects of trauma at the forefront of our approach to support.

We work to feminist principles: this underpins both what our service is and how it is run. Our work is guided by a trauma-informed approach that understands how traumatic experiences can impact on victim-survivors and keeps an awareness of their effects at the forefront of our approach to support.

Watch our 2021 GSK Impact Awards Winners video for a taster of the work we do.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At SARSAS we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We actively encourage applicants with protected characteristics to apply.

We are committed to taking an inclusive approach to recruitment and selection whilst ensuring there is no discrimination in our processes and that our team and prospective employees are treated fairly, with respect and without bias. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made to accommodate additional requirements. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process. For more information contact recruitment@sarsas.org.uk or call 0117 929 9556.

How to apply

Download and read the job description and person specification

Download and complete the application form

Return your completed application to recruitment@sarsas.org.uk by Wednesday 15th February 2023

Applicants will undergo an enhanced criminal record check before employment starts.

Interview dates: 1st and 2nd March 2023. Please ensure you are available for an interview on these dates.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@sarsas.org.uk or ring our Bristol office on 0117 929 9556 and speak to Claire Bloor, Chief Executive Officer.