Domestic Abuse Services Manager

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Community Services Manager to spearhead a frontline domestic abuse service across Coventry and Leicester. The ideal candidate will manage a dedicated team to deliver trauma-informed care, with a focus on partnerships and inclusivity. Essential qualifications include relevant management credentials and a strong background in safeguarding and financial management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing services for high-risk domestic abuse or vulnerable individuals.
• Full driving licence, access to a vehicle, and business insurance.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team providing direct support to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Contribute to strategic planning and funding applications.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation to assess impact.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Risk management

Financial management

Education

Relevant management qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Red Snapper Recruitment are seeking an experienced and motivated Community Services Manager to lead a frontline domestic abuse service across Coventry and Leicester. You will manage and support a team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services to those at high risk of harm, with a strong focus on multi-agency working, safeguarding, and service development.

Job Title: Community Services Manager

Location: Coventry

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including some weekends and participation in the out-of-hours rota

Salary: 35,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team providing direct support to survivors of domestic abuse
  
• Ensure risk assessments, safety planning, and MARAC processes are robust and survivor-focused
  
• Deliver supervision, case reviews, and staff development
  
• Contribute to strategic planning, funding applications, and governance processes
  
• Represent the service in multi-agency and strategic meetings, strengthening partnerships
  
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation to assess impact and guide service improvements
  
• Ensure services are inclusive, culturally competent, and legally compliant
  

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience managing services for high-risk domestic abuse or vulnerable individuals
  
• Strong leadership and staff supervision skills
  
• Experience working within governance structures and supporting board decisions
  
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and relevant legislation
  
• Ability to build and maintain multi-agency relationships
  
• Financial management and fundraising experience
  
• Excellent communication, organisational and strategic planning skills
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Relevant management qualification or equivalent experience
  
• Experience working with women and children from diverse and marginalised communities
  
• Full driving licence, access to a vehicle, and business insurance
  
• Enhanced DBS clearance