- Advertised from 19th January 2026
Role
We are seeking committed and passionate women to join our Board of Trustees helping to shape the future of a vital, specialist organisation in the Scottish Borders.
What you will bring:
- Commitment and integrity
- Relevant skills, knowledge, or lived experience
- Passion for gender equality and ending sexual violence
- Strategic thinking, enthusiasm, and a collaborative approach
The Board meets four times per year, with hybrid meetings lasting approximately two hours. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed, and induction and ongoing support are provided.
This is a women-only role under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
If you want to be part of a values-driven Board making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
Application notes
Please see the Application Pack below for information on how to apply.
Closing date: Friday 13th February 2026 at 6pm.
Interviews: Week commencing 23rd February 2026.
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Justice Advocacy Support Worker
- Full time
- £29,011 – £31,231
- On site: Dundee & Angus- Travel across Scotland required
- Closing 13th February 2026
The overall aim of this post is to provide support and advocacy to survivors who are engaged, or considering engaging, with the criminal justice system following an experience of sexual violence. This role includes supporting survivors to give statements to police and taking on the role of court supporter which can be any Sheriff and High Court within Scotland.
Salary: £29,011 (probationary salary for first year) rising to £31,231 (after 1 year and successful completion of probation period)
Funder: Victim Centred Approach Fund (VCAF)
Hours: 35 fixed term until 31st of March 2027 (potential for extension based on funding)
Location: Dundee & Angus- Travel across Scotland required
Annual Leave: 38 days + 5 public holidays per year, increasing to 42 days + 5 public holidays after 4 years of service.
Supportive & Inclusive Culture: Join a passionate, values-driven team working to create real change for survivors.
Full details available in the recruitment pack below.
Edinburgh Women’s Aid strives for a society free from domestic abuse by providing practical and emotional support and information to women and children. The charity also raises awareness of domestic abuse and its prevalence across society.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the effective governance and strategic direction of Edinburgh Women’s Aid. We are looking for new board members with diverse skills and backgrounds that complement the existing board skillset. Candidates who have experience in law or income generation are of particular interest, however this or previous board experience is not essential. We are equally keen to hear from candidates who are seeking their first board position, and we would particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented communities on boards and/or who have used any women’s aid or other specialist women’s domestic abuse services in the past.
This is an exciting opportunity to become Chief Executive Officer at The Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre, Perth & Kinross. We are looking for a dedicated and skilled CEO to lead RASAC P&K’s skilled and dynamic team and work collaboratively with our Board of Directors to deliver the organisation’s strategic plan and objectives.
The role requires an experienced and effective leader, with the ability to lead across both the strategic and operational work of the organisation. You will have a clear understanding of and commitment to trauma-informed, feminist management and leadership and be a person with enthusiasm, determination and vision.
As our CEO you must be an experienced manager with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have a track record in strategic planning, people management, fundraising and charity finance management. You will be able to provide a strong visible presence to statutory partners as well as all stakeholders, engendering trust and confidence and giving clarity to our vision and mission.
Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Successful applicants will be subject to Disclosure Scotland checks.
Worker Women’s Outreach & Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDAA) Worker
- Full time
- £33,441
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 29th January 2026
Glasgow Women’s Aid provides information, support and temporary accommodation for women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. We have refuge accommodation, follow on services and outreach services both for women and children across Glasgow.
The main aim of our Women’s Outreach Service is to provide support to women in their own community and to support women identified as high risk through the MARAC process. You will provide practical and emotional support to women through support planning and will advocate for women to ensure their voices are heard. You will contact women who are referred to MARAC and provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning and information about the MARAC process. An important part of this role will be the development and delivery of innovative and creative groupwork.
It is essential that you have experience of providing support to women who have experienced gender-based violence. A suitable qualification such as HNC Social Services or SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Healthcare is essential. The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Glasgow Women’s Aid. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that you have a driving license and access to a car.
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