Head of Clinical Services (Female Applicants Only)
Posted 1 day 21 hours ago by London Survivors Gateway
We are seeking a visionary Head of Clinical Services with a deep passion for survivor centred healing to lead the strategic development and implementation of our therapeutic services. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure the delivery of safe, high quality, and culturally responsive services that centre the needs of women and girls surviving violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Working from an intersectional, trauma informed, and Black feminist framework, you will play a vital role in upholding WGN's commitment to holistic healing. Your leadership will promote our vision, values, and ethos across the organisation and with our partners, fostering an environment rooted in empowerment, inclusion, and transformation.
You will be an experienced clinical professional (BACP/UKCP accredited) and qualified supervisor with a proven track record in service delivery and team leadership. With a strong understanding of trauma, VAWG, and culturally responsive practice, you'll be a feminist leader dedicated to anti oppressive, inclusive approaches and the empowerment of survivors.
This role is offered on a part time basis (3 days / 21 hours per week).
In your supporting statement, please outline (using examples) how your skillset, knowledge, and experience meet the essential criteria stated within the person specification.
Early applications are highly encouraged, as interviews will be held on a rolling basis and this vacancy may be closed before the advertised closing date
Note on use of AI in your application- We know AI tools are becoming more common in the application process, but we kindly ask that you avoid using them when preparing your application. We really want to hear your voice, experiences, and motivations in your own words. As an organisation working in the violence against women and girls (VAWG) sector, authenticity and lived perspective matter deeply to us, and your unique voice is central to how we assess applications.
BenefitsAt WGN, we are committed to supporting our employees' well being, professional growth, and work life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Bike Loan Scheme - Provided by Green Commute Initiative
- Pension Scheme - Enrolment into Aviva pension scheme from day one
- Charity Worker Discounts - Access to exclusive discounts
- Death in Service Benefit - Life assurance, including Virtual GP access and additional services
- Eye Care Support - Contribution towards eye tests and glasses for VDU users
- Enhanced Sick Pay - Based on length of service
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential support
- Clinical Supervision - For clinical and frontline roles
- Specialist Counselling - Up to six sessions for staff who are survivors of sexual violence
- Sanitary Products - Available at all WGN sites
- Hot Drinks - Provided at every site
- Annual Leave - 25 days plus public holidays and 3 closure days in December (pro rata)
- Birthday Leave - A day off to celebrate your birthday
- Enhanced Maternity & Adoption Leave - Support for growing families
- Unpaid Leave - Available for exceptional circumstances
- Flexible Working - Right to request flexible hours or patterns
- Hybrid Working - Balance between office and home working
- Specialist Training & CPD - Ongoing development opportunities with accredited training
- Regular Supervision - One to one support from line managers
Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered based violence.
We do this by:
- Providing women only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls' needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
- Evidencing the impact of gendered based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered based violence.
- Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.
WGN is proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of The London VAWG Consortium, Halo Code, and Helplines Partnership.
Join us and be part of a team that values your well being, growth, and contribution.
WGN is an equal opportunities employer.
The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Location: West London (Hybrid)
Salary: £48,000 - £51,000 per annum (£28,800 - £30,600 pro rated)
Application Deadline: Sunday, November 30, 2025