There are a number of benefits to working at Women’s Aid, including 25 days annual leave per annum, access to our Employee Assistance Scheme and access to training opportunities.
If you are interested in being part of our dedicated and friendly team, browse our open roles to see what opportunities are available.
We are recruiting for the following positions:
1. Corporate and Philanthropy Project Leader
Women’s Aid is seeking a Corporate and Philanthropic Fundraising Leader to play a central role in building and managing relationships with corporate funders and major donors. This individual will lead on cultivating and maintaining high-impact partnerships, developing corporate relationships, and prospecting new partners to support the vital work of Women’s Aid. Key responsibilities include crafting pitches, creating bespoke proposals, and delivering engaging presentations to secure corporate support and philanthropic gifts.
The successful candidate will bring previous experience in corporate partnerships, philanthropy, or major giving, with a passion for relationship-building and achieving income targets. This role is ideal for a proactive, motivated professional with a solid understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social Governance (ESG), and philanthropic giving.
If you’re a strategic fundraiser with a passion for social impact and strong relationship-building skills, Women’s Aid would love to hear from you!
How to Apply
To apply for this position, fill out this form to get the full job description, candidate information pack, and application details.
If you have further questions, email recruitment@cciexecutivesearch.ie, using Women’s Aid — Corporate and Philanthropy Project Leader as the subject of your email.
Deadline: 5th December 2024.
The recruitment campaign for this position is being managed exclusively on behalf of Women’s Aid by non-profit specialist recruitment consultancy CCI Executive Search.
It is CCI’s policy to ensure that as much accommodation as possible is provided to facilitate the participation of individuals with special needs in the recruitment process and the workplace. If you require any specific accommodations, please let us know.
Data Protection: All applications are confidentially processed and retained in accordance with the Women’s Aid data protection policy. Applications of unsuccessful candidates will be deleted after 15 months.
2. 24hr National Freephone Helpline Support Worker
We are looking to recruit a full time Support Worker to provide support and information to women experiencing abuse in intimate relationships on the Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline, online Instant Messaging Support Service (IMSS), Text and Email support, and to assist in ensuring maintenance and fulfilment of the responsibilities of the Helpline Service Department.
About the Role Reference NFHSW1.2025
Reports to: Head of National Helpline Services
Location: Women’s Aid, 5 Wilton Place, Dublin 2 – Remote working, and 2 days office based (as per Blend Working Policy).
Hours: Helpline Support Worker Full-time – 35 hours per week (based on set roster, 5 over 7 days per week including some evenings and weekends), excluding lunch breaks.
Contract: 12-month fixed term temporary contract.
Salary: Women’s Aid Helpline Support Worker Pay Band – €34,233 – €48,465, commensurate with experience and available budget.
Purpose of the Post
To provide support and information to women experiencing abuse in intimate relationships on the Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline, online Instant Messaging Support Service (IMSS), Text and Email support, and to assist in ensuring maintenance and fulfilment of the responsibilities of the Helpline Service Department as a member of the Helpline Team.
How to Apply
Submit your interest by completing the application form.
Application Form: Application forms, clearly referenced NFHSW1.2025 in the subject line, should be sent by email only to Isabelle Griffin on isabelle.griffin@womensaid.ie CVs will not be considered.
Closing date: 5 p.m. Friday, 3rd January 2025.
Interview schedule: It is anticipated that the first round of interviews will take place the week beginning 13th January 2025. Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
3. Trainer (Health)
About the Training and Development Department
The Training and Development Department has a proven track record of designing and delivering specialist domestic violence and abuse training to local and national organisations throughout Ireland. We support organisations in the statutory, health, community and voluntary sectors, as well as employers, to enhance and improve responses to women who are subjected to domestic violence and abuse. All Women’s Aid training is informed and guided by our decades of experience directly supporting women and by models of best practice.
About the Trainer (Health) Role
Title: Trainer (Health)
Reference: TRAIN24 (please cite in all communications with Women’s Aid).
Reports to: Women’s Aid Head of Training and Development.
Contract: Fixed term Contract – 1 year (12 Months) subject then to review/evaluation.
Hours: Full-time. Women’s Aid’s full-time working week is 35 hours (excluding lunch). Core working hours are ordinarily between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, unless a role requires different contracted hours. Flexibility may be required.
Location: Primarily based at Women’s Aid head office in Dublin 2 but also working in an outreach capacity, travelling when appropriate to deliver in person training across Ireland. Some remote/hybrid working may also be required and a % of hybrid working will be considered on application.
Salary: Budget for this post €34,891 – €53,000 (rate commensurate to relevant experience, in line with company remuneration policy). Note: Full Women’s Aid
Trainer Pay band: €34,891 – €56,330
How to Apply
Application Form: completed application forms, clearly referenced TRAIN24 in the subject line, should be sent by email only to Deborah Warren, Training Administrator, email: deborah.warren@womensaid.ie. CVs will not be considered.
Closing date: Thursday 9th January 2025
Interview schedule: It is anticipated that first round interviews will be held during the week beginning January 20th 2025