Join Our Team
Are you driven and passionate about working within a women-centred support service which advocates for systems change? Then, we want to hear from you! Apply to join our team today and make a difference to the lives of women, their families and all our communities.
All roles are only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. We actively encourage applications from women with a variety of backgrounds, and a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minoritised women and those with personal experience of the criminal justice system.
Advocate - Bridges to Health
Start date: To be confirmed
Salary: £30,640 per annum (inclusive of £3,990 London Weighting)
Working hours: Full time - 35 hours per week
Location: HMP Send
Contract: Permanent
Annual leave: 30 days plus statutory bank holidays (if full time). All WIP staff also receive an additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year.
Pension scheme: WIP provides an auto enrolment pension scheme with 5% contributions from the employer and 3% from the employee.
About Women in Prison
Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
Job Description:
Job Purpose:
Women in Prison’s Advocates deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons, which focuses on early intervention, and holistic provision as part of a ‘whole system’ multi-agency response that looks to address the root causes of women’s offending.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide in-depth, ongoing support to a caseload of women who have been referred for support by prison staff, predominately the Mental Health In-Reach Teams and Primary Care Teams.
Key Responsibility Areas:
1. Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy and support to women in contact with the criminal justice system.
2. Maintain case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording.
3. Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders such as statutory and voluntary sector agencies.
TO APPLY
Deadline: 24th October 2025
Interviews: To be confirmed
To apply: Submit a completed application form to application portal.
Please note we will not be accepting applications with CVs and cover letters. Please apply with an application form.
If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please contact the HR team on hr@wipuk.org
We are happy to invest in developing the right person, so you are welcome to apply even if your professional experience does not fully meet the job description or person specification.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised women, and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system.
If you do have lived experience, our policy on the Recruitment of Women with Lived Experience of the Criminal Justice System is contained within the recruitment pack; there is also information and advice available from Unlock
In line with legal requirements and the nature of our work, this role:
- Is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement
- Requires the right to work in the UK
- Is subject to an Enhanced + Adult Barred List DBS check.
- Is subject to HM Prison and Probation Service vetting (‘Enhanced Level 1’ or ‘Standard Plus’)
Recruitment Pack
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Family Advocate (South London)
Start date: To be confirmed
Salary: £34692 per annum (inclusive of £3,990 London/South East Weighting)
Working hours: 35 hours, full time
Location: South London Boroughs
Contract: Permanent
Annual leave: 30 days plus statutory bank holidays (if full time). All WIP staff also receive an additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year.
Pension scheme: WIP provides an auto enrolment pension scheme with 5% contributions from the employer and 3% from the employee.
About Women in Prison
Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
Job Purpose:
The Family Advocate will provide trauma-informed specialist support to women in the community and in prison who are at risk of losing custody of their children/have already experienced child removal. This role will also upskill colleagues, and work with Children’s Social Care teams to improve the response to women impacted by the criminal justice system.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive support to women in contact with the criminal justice system, who are at risk of experiencing/have experienced child removal.
- Provide expert advice and support to colleagues, including upskilling through information and training sessions on Children’s Social Care and family court processes, and increase Children's Social Care teams' knowledge and understanding on women in the criminal justice system.
- Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders, such as Children’s Social Care, probation, prison, to ensure a collaborative approach to women’s needs.
- Monitor case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording, aligning with contract KPIs and WIP policies.
TO APPLY
Applications close: Monday 3rd November 9am (with a possibility of a rolling deadline. We reserve the right to close the advert early)
Interviews with Women in Prison: TBC
To apply: Submit a completed application from to application portal
If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please contact the HR team on hr@wipuk.org.
We are happy to invest in developing the right person, so you are welcome to apply even if your professional experience does not fully meet the job description or person specification.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised women, and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system.
If you do have lived experience, our policy on the Recruitment of Women with Lived Experience of the Criminal Justice System is contained within the recruitment pack; there is also information and advice available from Unlock
In line with legal requirements and the nature of our work, this role:
- Is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement
- Requires the right to work in the UK
- Is subject to an Enhanced + Adult Barred List DBS check.
- Is subject to HM Prison and Probation Service vetting (‘Enhanced Level 1’ or ‘Standard Plus’)
Recruitment Pack
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Project Worker (WomenMATTA)
Start date: December 2025
Salary: £26,650 per annum
Location: Manchester and Trafford
Working hours: Full time: 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term until end of March 2026 (extension subject to funding)
Annual leave: 30 days plus statutory bank holidays (if full time). All WIP staff also receive an additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year.
Pension scheme: WIP provides an auto enrolment pension scheme with 5% contributions from the employer and 3% from the employee.
About Women in Prison
Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
Job Purpose:Women in Prison’s Project Workers deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons, which focuses on early intervention, and holistic provision as part of a ‘whole system’ multi-agency response that looks to address the root causes of women’s offending. The primary purpose of this role is to provide in-depth, ongoing support to a caseload of women in the community of Greater Manchester.
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive support to women in contact with, or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system.
- Monitor case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording, aligning with contract KPIs and WIP policies.
- Develop and maintain effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector services to ensure coordinated, multi-agency support for women.
- Contribute to organisational development and personal growth through innovation, self-care, and professional learning.
TO APPLY
Application details
Applications close: rolling deadline; early applications are encouraged. We reserve the the right to close the advert early.
Interviews with Women in Prison: TBC
To apply: Submit a completed application form to application portal
- Please note, applications without an application form will not be considered.
If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please contact the HR team on hr@wipuk.org.
We are happy to invest in developing the right person, so you are welcome to apply even if your professional experience does not fully meet the job description or person specification.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised women, and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system.
In line with legal requirements and the nature of our work, this role:
- Is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement
- Requires the right to work in the UK
- Is subject to an Enhanced + Adult Barred List DBS check.
- Is subject to HM Prison and Probation Service vetting (‘Enhanced Level 1’ or ‘Standard Plus’)
- Requires that the post holder is not automatically disqualified by (or can obtain a waiver from) the Charity Commission
Project Worker (WomenMATTA)
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Collective Project Manager
Terms & conditions:
Location: Can be remote or based in London or Manchester. Must be able to regularly attend all day meetings in London and to travel extensively in England
Position Type: Part time – 3 days a week
Contract: 12-month initial term with a view to extending
Salary: £25029 per annum, actual salary (FTE £41705). If based in London: £27423 per annum, actual salary (FTE £45705, inclusive of London weighting)
Role Summary:
We are building something bold: a collective of women and organisations working side by side to end the unjust, unsafe and unfair use of remand against women in the UK. We need a leader who is not only strategic and organised, but also deeply committed to the power of lived experience, coproduction, and intersectional feminist principles.
This role is the backbone of the project. You’ll hold the threads that connect our members, supporting and championing women with lived experience of the criminal justice system, and ensure our collective voice is strong, united, and impactful. You’ll be guiding—not dictating—so that the project grows from the wisdom, creativity, and resilience of the women at its heart.
If you’re ready to use your skills and passion to create real change, and you believe in leadership that listens, collaborates and disrupts the injustice of remand, this is the role for you.
Women with lived experience are actively encouraged to apply for this role, if you do not think you meet all the criteria set out below but do believe you have transferable skills or relevant experience that would make you successful in this role, we would be happy to have an informal conversation with you, to arrange this, please contact Kate Fraser at katie.fraser@wipuk.org
Key Responsibilities Areas:
- Project management and coordination
- Coordination of the collective
- Partnerships and stakeholder engagement
- Communication
For full description please download the recruitment pack.
TO APPLY
Applications close: Friday, 24th October at 9am
First interviews: week of 3rd November
Final interviews: week of 10th November
To apply: Please upload your CV and answers to the shortlisting questions (found below & in the recruitment pack) to application portal
Please note, applications missing either documents will not be considered.
Shortlisting questions:
Please answer each with a maximum of 250 words per question.
- What interests you about this role, and how do your past experiences make you a good fit for it?
- Can you tell us about your experience in managing projects? Please include details like the size of the projects, the industry you worked in, and any tools you used to help with project management.
- How do you incorporate values of anti-racism, feminism, and intersectionality into your professional work?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you worked with a group of people or stakeholders, making sure everyone felt included and valued?
Recruitment Pack
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