National LGBT+ Independent Sexual Violence Advocate

About the role We are looking for someone solutions-focussed with expertise in delivering needs-led specialist support services to be our new National LGBT+ Independent Sexual Violence Advocate. This role builds on work that we have been doing for decades to support and empower LGBT+ people who have experienced sexual violence. Your work will enable LGBT+ people to feel supported, heard and empowered in the face of abuse and violence, and pave the way to a safer future for our community. You will work directly with LGBT+ victims/survivors, offering them a space to talk and think through options, helping them plan what they want to do, and offering assistance in getting what they need from services. Your work will focus on needs specifically related experiences of sexual violence, including issues such as wellbeing, support with the criminal and civil justice process, safety and access to other services to enable survivors to cope and recover. You will be empathetic and thoughtful in your approach to understanding your clients’ needs, while remaining boundaried and mindful of self-care. You will sit alongside our other advocates supporting LGBT+ people facing abuse or violence. You will work with mainstream services to ensure the voices and experiences of LGBT+ survivors are represented in order to make change for our community at a local and national level. You will also work closely with key partner organisations by attending meetings and have the opportunity to take part in external work to ensure a joined-up approach among services working with LGBT+ people facing abuse and violence. For more information on this role please download the attached job description on the next page. Location: This is a remote post, working from home. The role will include travel to our London building and occasional travel across the UK (Averaging the need to travel into London one day a month). Galop will cover the cost of any extra expenses regarding this in line with our expenses policy Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) Contract: Fixed-term until 31st March 2027 Reports to: National Advocacy & Support Manager/National Team Lead Salary: You will start on scale point F1, £28,330.41 per year Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 10am 1st September 2026 Interviews will be held on 16th September 2026 via Microsoft Teams REF- 230 111