Director of Outreach and Prevention
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a visionary strategy for the outreach and prevention directorate in alignment with JWA’s mission and values.
- Oversee the creation and delivery of impactful educational programmes, training, and resources.
- Ensure the effective and efficient coordination and delivery of JWA’s education and training programmes, overseeing the implementation of strategic and operational plans.
- Manage the outreach strategy and mapping to broaden and improve the reach of our education and training programmes, benchmarking nationally and internationally, and addressing barriers to engagement.
- Contribute to the strategic management and development of JWA as an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
- Develop and maintain long-term strategic partnerships, fostering collaboration across different organisations.
- Plan, implement, and monitor new initiatives, ensuring risks are appropriately managed, consulting with the organisations
- Designated Safeguarding Lead as appropriate.
- Align education and training functions to ensure synergy and robust operations.
- To participate in, and contribute to, the organisations’ planning arrangements and support the implementation of and commitment to quality standards and continuous improvement.
Programme Development
- In collaboration with the outreach and prevention team, design and continually evaluate tailored training and workshops for various audiences, including schools, synagogues, and community groups.
- Ensure all programmes are evidence-based and informed by best practices in prevention and education.
- Evaluate the efficiency of outreach initiatives, training and educational programmes, implementing improvements as necessary.
- Bring a developed understanding of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) prevention as it affects young people, and how this links to JWA’s frontline services.
- Bring an understanding of sexual violence, including the impacts of workplace sexual harassment.
- Support the planning and delivery of JWA Shabbat and lead on other community engagement events, such as the Toilet Door Campaign.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with agencies working on behalf of those affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
- Lead on embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion within all outreach and prevention initiatives.
Community Engagement
- Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including Jewish communal organisations, educators, and religious leaders.
- Act as a spokesperson for JWA, representing the charity at events, conferences, and in the media.
- Increase awareness and engagement with JWA’s mission through targeted outreach campaigns and programmes.
- Represent JWA in meetings, promoting understanding and development of the organization’s activities.
Service Delivery
- Develop and implement robust service delivery plans and systems to ensure efficient operations, including audits and evaluations of specific projects and services.
- Provide risk management oversight, liaising with the Designated Safeguarding Lead as appropriate.
Administration
- Ensure regular reporting on outreach and prevention activities to Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team.
- Write and report effectively to funders, maintaining robust partnerships with stakeholders.
- Oversee department budgets, ensuring spending is on track and appropriately authorised.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, legal, and operational requirements in areas such as health and safety, finance, audit, and governance.