Help shape the welcoming heartbeat of a growing feminist charity.

Rape Crisis South London is looking for experienced and empathetic receptionists to job share.

As a receptionist for the charity, you will contribute to the effective running of the organisation by managing the reception function on a day-to-day basis, making clients and other visitors feel welcome and safe as they arrive at our building.

Responsible to the office and facilities manager, you will play a critical role in delivering a smooth and supportive client experience.

Receptionists Job Share £27,500 FTE (based on-site in Croydon – one role is 26.45 hours per week – from 8.45am to 2pm Monday to Friday; second role is 25.15 hours per week, 1.45pm to 7pm on Monday to Thursday, 1.45pm to 6pm on Fridays). Extra hours available for holiday cover.

Interview process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a one stage interview process:

Stage one: MS Teams

As part of our values-led interview process, we will explore your experience and approach to safeguarding, EDI, wellbeing, feminism, role-specific responsibilities, and trauma-informed practice. For management positions, we will also discuss your people-leadership skills.

Interview questions are sent 5 working days before the interview.

Recruitment is ongoing until the positions are successfully filled, and interviews may be held on a rolling basis.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

EDI Statement

RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.

Safeguarding

RCSL is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed environment for all survivors who use our services. We recognise our responsibility to protect adults and young people at risk from harm, abuse, and exploitation, and we understand that safer recruitment is a vital part of safeguarding.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter (up to 1,000 words) explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

If you do not hear from us within a month of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful.