Trainer

Viv Gordon Company

Trainer

£39000

Viv Gordon Company, Bristol

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 5 Jul | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2cdbf505c7f543998c2a7a3d91f39913

Full Job Description

  • Training Program: Trainers will undergo a 4-day "Train the Trainers" program in Bristol (Dates: Mon 30th September, Tue 1st October, Mon 7th October, Mon 21st October).

  • Delivery: Trainers will co-deliver at least 2 training sessions and participate in a day's debrief/evaluation.

  • Location: Training in Bristol. Subsequent co-delivery could be anywhere within a half-day travel radius of Bristol.

  • Fee: £150 per day for 7 days total (£1,050 total). Travel expenses covered as per VGC policy.

  • Access: Additional budget available for access needs.


  • Overview of the work:
  • Facilitate innovative, trauma-competent training in a safe, confidential, and creative environment.

  • Build positive relationships with delegates, promote inclusive learning, and ensure survivor voices are central.

  • Deep understanding of CSA impacts, commitment to social justice, trauma-informed practice, and intersectionality.

  • Ensure adherence to health and safety, safeguarding protocols, and contribute to VGC's ethos and values.

  • This opportunity is exclusively for CSA survivors comfortable being identified within the training spaces (in a way that is comfortable for them).


  • If you have the passion, skills, and vision for this role, and are available on all dates, we welcome your application. Join us in making a significant impact within an activist, survivor-led organisation.

    A live Webinar Q&A for the Trainer roles, with Viv Gordon (Artistic Director) and Kate McStraw (Executive Producer) will take place on zoom on 16th July.
    You can join live between 12.00pm -1.00pm via: https://bit.ly/vgc-ABC-trainers-webinar-240716-access-link
    or watch on our YouTube channel later

    Webinar Info
  • On arrival, all attendees will automatically be named 'Guest of Viv Gordon' so that they are anonymous, and will have camera and microphones off.

  • Attendees don't need to book a place, just turn up on the link.

  • The chat box will be monitored throughout.

  • A recording of the webinar will be made available within 2 days, via our YouTube channel and on our website.

    Viv Gordon Company is seeking up to 6 experienced freelance trainers to help launch our innovative training program using the "ABC of CSA" cards - a set of 26 alphabet cards developed in collaboration with over 40 CSA survivors. This project, funded by Innovate UK, aims to enhance conversations around child sexual abuse (CSA) and support frontline health and social care professionals.


  • About Viv Gordon Company Viv Gordon Company is a CSA survivor-led arts and social justice organisation. We campaign to increase visibility, voice, and community for adult survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA). Our core belief is that surviving child sexual abuse is a creative act. We work to validate and empower survivors, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.