Jobs and volunteering

Ella’s works with survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation. The need is urgent and vast, and we do all we can to meet that need. 

We are a passionate, growing organisation. Last time we asked, 100 per cent of our staff said they’d recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional and supportive of one another. Join us, take the next step in your career and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free. 

SERVICE manager

We’re recruiting for a brilliant, committed and experienced Service Manager to lead the delivery of Ella’s service model. Leading the frontline team, the postholder will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach to ensure the provision of an excellent aftercare service for women who have experienced trafficking and/or sexual exploitation. As part of the management team, the postholder will contribute towards the development of Ella’s services.

You will be a skilled communicator, capable of developing strong partnerships and working effectively with other community organisations and agencies across London. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in enabling women who have survived trafficking and other forms of violence to recover and rebuild their lives.

Job Location: London (at least 3 days on-site)

Salary: £36,124 - £44,711 (depending on experience)

Working hours: Full-time

Deadline: 5:00pm on Wednesday 3 September.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken. Due to the nature of the work, this post is for women only.

Housing lead trustee

Ella’s’ Board of Trustees is looking for an individual to act as our housing lead to help ensure our work is as excellent as it can be, and to help Ella’s grow. Aspiring trustees should:

  • understand the work of Ella’s

  • be compassionate

  • support Ella’s’ development to reach more women

  • be able to help Ella’s deliver the best outcomes for survivors.

We would particularly love to hear from people who have benefited from a service like Ella’s, so we can learn from your lived experience.

We will provide any required access and support to ensure equality of opportunity to anyone wishing to be a trustee. In line with our values and equal opportunities policy, we therefore welcome applications from all individuals interested in this position regardless of background, race, religion or anything else.

An basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.

Volunteering

We’re grateful to have some amazing volunteers who make a huge contribution to our work with survivors, both on the frontline and behind the scenes. We also accept university students on placement during courses such as psychology and social work.

If you’d like to use your skills and time to be part of what we do at Ella’s but don’t see an appropriate role listed below, you can also email info@ellas.org.uk  

ROLE: COMMUNITY SESSION LEADER

We run a range of one-off and regular workshops and activities for the women we work with, to help them build knowledge, skills and confidence, keep active or just have fun. These happen in person as well as online, and range from yoga and cookery through to CV writing and job interview practice. If you have a particular skill to share and would like to explore the possibility of facilitating a session, please get in touch. Please be aware, all Ella’s volunteers will be asked to go through a DBS check.

Location: London or online