Working for BWA

BWA works to enable people living with the devastating impact of domestic abuse to see and make choices about their future and to rebuild safe and strong lives, free from abuse. We are a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. When you work for BWA, you join a passionate and committed team who want to end domestic abuse and make a difference to families each and every day. To apply, please email your application to info@bwaid.org.uk

  • We actively seek applications to make sure we reflect the diversity of individuals who come to us for support.
  • We consider flexible working , please do get in touch with us to discuss.
  • An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
  • Suitable candidates will be invited to interview as their applications are received and the first suitable candidate will be recruited. Unless stated otherwise, positions will remain open for applications until filled.

Safeguarding Policy Statement

The purpose of this safeguarding policy statement is:

· to protect children and young people who receive BWA’s services from harm. This includes the children of adults who use our services

· to protect vulnerable adults who receive BWA’s services from harm.

· to provide staff and volunteers, as well as children and young people, vulnerable adults and their families, with the overarching principles that guide our approach to safeguarding.

This policy applies to anyone working on behalf of BWA including senior managers and the board of trustees, paid staff, volunteers, sessional workers, agency staff and students.

Current Vacancies

 Property Maintenance Manager

Part-Time: 15 hours per week; flexible working hours available, and availability to work outside of standard working hours expected

Salary:  £27,518–£31,096 (pro rata £11,007–£12,438)

Contract: Permanent

BWA is looking to appoint a Property Maintenance Manager to deliver outcomes for the Refuge Manager in the practical aspects and property management of running refuges in Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell. You will be an active member of the team and adaptable to doing the wide variety of tasks involved in this role.

We are looking for an individual who is able to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to work alone and is committed to building strong relationships with a wide range of professional contractors and suppliers.  You must be able to follow and maintain the required health and safety standards, to ensure the safety of staff and our refuge residents.

BWA provides full induction and training to new team members to develop the skills required for this specialist role.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate for this role.

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

Property Maintenance Manager JD May 2026

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