EWA Vacancies

We are currently recruiting for an:

Administrator

21 Hours Per Week (Monday, Tuesday and Friday)
£28,145 (pro-rata £16,887)
Permanent contract (subject to funding)

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 19 May 2026

Job Purpose: To work within Edinburgh Women’s Aid (EWA) administration team, ensuring efficient and effective administrative support to the organisation. The role involves tight timescales and deadlines, and requires the ability to thrive in this environment and to prioritise and manage workload to ensure that these are met.

A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Level 2 check will be required for this position.

Interviews will take place on Friday 29 May 2026.

Application Pack:

The application form should be submitted by email to info@edinwomensaid.co.uk – More details can be found in the Application Pack Letter below.

We are currently recruiting for:

Community Refuge Support Worker

20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
£30,740 (pro-rata £17,565.94)
Permanent contract (subject to funding)

Closing date: 9am Friday 6 March 2026

Job Purpose: To support the provision of a safe, professional and supportive service for women in the Community Refuge accommodation who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.

A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Adult and Child PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.

Interviews will take place on Monday 16 March.

Application Pack:

The application form should be submitted by email to info@edinwomensaid.co.uk – More details can be found in the Application Pack Letter below.

We are currently recruiting for:

Fundraising & Communications Administrator – 21 hours per week
Localities Support Worker – 21 hours per week

Fundraising & Communications Administrator

21 hours per week – Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 9.00am to 4.30pm
£28,145 (pro-rata £16,887)
Permanent contract (subject to funding)

Closing date: 9am Monday 7 September 2026

Job Purpose: As part of Edinburgh Women’s Aid’s (EWA’s) administration team to ensure efficient and effective support to the organisation’s funding activity, community fundraising and communications. The post holder will work closely with EWA’s Senior Management Team (specifically the CEO, Deputy CEO and Finance Manager) to provide support to EWA’s funding applications, funder reporting and relationship management. The role will involve research, drafting copy and collating data to support EWA’s grants, trusts and foundation applications. The post holder will also provide the highest level of donor care to both trusts and grants and to community fundraisers. Additional responsibilities will cover communication and marketing duties including EWA’s digital communications, social media and promotional materials including EWA’s annual Impact Report. This role is based at EWA offices 4 Cheyne Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1JB.

A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Level 2 check is required for this position.

Interviews will be held on Friday 25 September 2026.

Application Pack:

The application form should be submitted by email to info@edinwomensaid.co.uk – More details can be found in the Application Pack Letter below.

Localities Support Worker

21 Hours Per Week – Tuesday to Thursday 9am -4.30pm
£31,816.30 (£19,090 pro rata) SCP 26
Permanent contract (subject to funding)

Closing date: 9am Monday 14 September 2026

Job Purpose: The Edinburgh Locality Support Worker will deliver dedicated and empowering support to women in Edinburgh, who have experienced or are at risk from domestic abuse, in accordance with SSSC Standards. This role encompasses practical and emotional support, advocacy, and collaborative working with statutory and third-sector organizations to achieve the best possible outcomes for women in our service. A trauma-informed approach is essential, ensuring that women receive comprehensive, person-centred support in a safe and supportive setting. Support is delivered through telephone support, one-to-one meetings, and attendance at joint meetings with partner agencies.
This post is open to hybrid working between office and home, if the candidate can evidence an appropriate environment for home working, ensuring confidentiality and privacy for service users making contact through telephone or online methods. Travel within Edinburgh to meet service users will be required as well.

A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Level 2 check will be required for this position.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Application Pack:

The application form should be submitted by email to info@edinwomensaid.co.uk – More details can be found in the Application Pack Letter below.

Edinburgh Women’s Aid strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

Please see EWA Policy Statement on the provision of single sex services.

Edinburgh Women’s Aid is a charity registered in Scotland, charity number SC028301 and a company limited by guarantee, registered company no SC237521.

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EWA Vacancies

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We are currently recruiting for:

Fundraising & Communications Administrator – 21 hours per week

Localities Support Worker – 21 hours per week

Fundraising & Communications Administrator

Localities Support Worker

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