Please note: the closing date for this has now passed.
This is an exciting time to join EIDA, as we approach our 10-year anniversary. Our visibility is growing across employers, government, and the wider domestic abuse sector and there is an increased focus on domestic abuse since the Government published its new Freedom from Violence and Abuse strategy and action plan, in which EIDA membership is recommended.
We are a small team that works well together but that does not mean we all work in the same way. We genuinely value and respect the different ideas and contributions from our team members, Ambassadors, volunteers, trustees and our wider network, and this applies equally to prospective team members. If you do not meet every criterion set out in the job description but believe you can bring valuable transferable skills and experience to the role, we would love you to get in touch.
The role
This is a new role, funded for one year, that will strengthen EIDA’s evidence-informed resources and help employers take safer, more effective action on domestic abuse. Working across research, writing and resource development, you will ensure that EIDA’s guidance reflects the latest evidence, emerging practice and the needs of employers.
You will lead the review and development of EIDA’s Resource Bank, including updating the EIDA Handbook, producing new practical resources and evidence summaries, identifying gaps in existing content, and working with partners and subject matter experts to develop resources on priority topics.
The role offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled researcher and writer who is passionate about translating evidence into practical action and making complex information accessible to busy employers.
Terms of appointment
Salary: £24,000 (0.4 FTE, equivalent to £60,000 FTE)
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week (0.4 FTE / 2 days per week)
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to EIDA’s London office
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Pension with 3% employer contributions
25 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays
One volunteering days per year
You can download a pdf version of the full job profile and person specification here.
Key responsibilities
Lead the review, updating and development of EIDA’s evidence-informed resources for employers, ensuring content reflects current evidence, good practice, trauma-informed and person-centred approaches, and the needs of employers responding to domestic abuse.
Responsibilities will include:
- Updating the EIDA Handbook, including reviewing existing content, incorporating relevant evidence and employer insight.
- Co-producing perpetrator resources to support employers to respond appropriately where employees may be using abusive behaviours.
- Undertaking a gap analysis of EIDA’s existing resources, identify priority areas for new or updated content, and produce concise evidence summaries to underpin future resource development.
- Developing new and updated Resource Bank content.
- Supporting increased employer engagement with EIDA resources by ensuring they are clear, accessible, practical and relevant to employers across sectors and organisational contexts.
- Monitoring existing and emerging evidence, policy developments and trends relevant to employers and domestic abuse to inform all EIDA’s work.
- Working with partners, specialists and people with lived experience to strengthen the quality and relevance of resources.
You will also:
- Embed EIDA’s values and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of the role.
- Contribute to wider organisational priorities and projects as required.
Person Specification
Relevant experience
| Essential | Desirable |
| Experience conducting research, literature reviews or evidence synthesis | Experience in the field of domestic abuse, violence against women and girls, safeguarding or related fields |
| Experience producing high-quality written content for professional audiences | Experience working with employer audiences |
| Experience translating complex information into accessible and practical guidance | Experience developing toolkits, guidance documents or learning resources |
| Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities | Experience commissioning or managing external contributors |
| Experience engaging with a range of stakeholders, subject matter experts or partners | Experience using website analytics or engagement data to evaluate content effectiveness |
Skills and attributes
| Essential | Desirable |
| Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with good attention to detail | Experience presenting findings to stakeholder groups |
| Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesise large amounts of information and identify key insights | Experience of collaborative research or co-production approaches |
| Ability to work independently and take ownership of priorities within a small team | |
| Strong communication and relationship-building skills | |
| Sound judgement and emotional intelligence when working with sensitive subject matter | Experience working with lived experience contributors |
Closing date and interview dates
Monday 14 September, 10am (due to the large number of application, we have brought forward the closing date which was previously Tues 22 Sept)
Interviews will take place on Wed 30 September and Thursday 1 October, remotely.
We will hold a final-stage interview on Monday 5 or Tuesday 6 October, when final candidates will be invited to meet our CEO. This will be an opportunity to discuss the role, EIDA’s work and ways of working in more depth.
How to apply
Please send the following two things to [email protected]:
- A covering letter (maximum 2 pages A4) or a short video (maximum 3 minutes), outlining how your skills and experience equip you for this role and why you want to work at EIDA.
- Your CV setting out your job history and experience.
For a brief discussion about the role please contact [email protected].
Use of AI in applications and covering letters
We recognise that you may wish to you use AI tools when preparing your application. If you choose to do so please bear in mind that we are interested in your experience and judgement, so please ensure that your answers clearly reflect your personal experience, skills and interests.
Download a pdf version of the full Job Profile & Person Specification here.
