Become a member of Lambeth’s Gender-Based Violence Expert by Experience Panel
The Experts by Experience panel will help us ensure our work reflects the views and needs of victims and survivors in Lambeth. For example, by reviewing our annual action plan, supporting us to develop training content, and helping us to communicate with residents.
We are accepting expressions of interest from victims and survivors who would like to help shape the response to Gender-Based Violence in Lambeth.
Gender-based violence and ‘Violence against women and girls (VAWG)’ both describe forms of violence and abuse that disproportionately affect women and girls, including domestic abuse and sexual violence. However, people of any gender can experience abuse of this nature and the consequences effect everyone.
The council’s Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy includes victims and survivors of all genders. Following feedback we are using ‘Gender-Based Violence’ when recruiting for our Experts by Experience panel to welcome male and non-binary survivor participation.
We welcome people who:
- have experienced gender-based violence. This includes: domestic abuse, sexual violence, Female Genital Mutilation/cutting, so called ‘Honour’-based abuse, forced marriage, sexual exploitation (including modern slavery and child sexual exploitation)
- are aged 16 or over
- live, work, or study in Lambeth
- are willing to share their views and ideas with the council to help us to tackle Gender-Based violence and improve the response for other victims and survivors.
Download our role description for more information (PDF 75.46 KB)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Victims and survivors have told us that it is important for the panel to reflect the diverse communities in our borough.
We welcome applications from victims and survivors from groups under-represented in support services and conversations around this issue including:
- Black, Asian and multi-ethnic groups
- different faith backgrounds
- disabled people
- young people
- LGBTQ+ people
- men.
We are also particularly interested to hear from those who have faced multiple disadvantages, for example:
- contact with the criminal justice system
- homelessness
- care experience
- mental ill-health
- substance misuse.
What is the commitment
- Attend 2 induction training sessions, then the panel meets every 2 months on a Monday evening (6 meetings per year)
- Opportunities to get involved in specific projects
- Meetings are mostly in person at Lambeth Town Hall
- We ask for a 12-month commitment
What you can expect from us
- Paid opportunity – panel members will receive vouchers for their time (£15 an hour)
- Refreshments at meetings and travel expenses covered if needed
- Induction and ongoing training and development opportunities
- Support to identify and work towards your professional development goals
How to apply
You can complete our online form to apply.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 9 November 2025 at midnight.
Applications will be reviewed by members of the Safer Communities team and Expert by Experience Panel members. We will assess applications based on the criteria set out in the Role Description.
We aim to get back to applicants within two weeks of the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal conversation with two members of the Safer Communities team and an existing panel member to discuss the opportunity in more detail. We are happy to provide feedback to those who request it.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy from Lambeth Safer Communities Team by:
Email: amasson@lambeth.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7926 7686