Lead for Domestic Abuse and VAWG

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards and Benefits

Flexible work life balance

Job summary

Swindon Borough Council is recruiting a Lead for Domestic Abuse and VAWG to shape strategic responses, influence policy, and drive delivery with partners across Swindon. The role requires experience in domestic abuse, safeguarding, and collaborative leadership to improve services and outcomes for women and girls.

The post is 37 hours per week, fixed-term for 12 months, with a salary of £47,665 p.a. pro rata and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic abuse support or related field.
• Strong partnership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and information governance.

Skills

Domestic abuse

Community safety

Safeguarding

Children's services

Adult services

Job description

Lead for Domestic Abuse and VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls)

Ref: 182240

Salary: £47,665 p.a. pro rata, plus benefits

37 hours per week

FTC – 12 months

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Your next role

We are looking for a knowledgeable and influential leader with experience in domestic abuse, community safety, safeguarding, public protection or a related field. You will have an excellent understanding of the issues affecting victims of domestic abuse and violence against women and girls, alongside strong partnership, communication, problem-solving and organisational skills. The ability to analyse complex information, influence stakeholders and translate strategy into effective delivery is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape strategic responses to domestic abuse and violence against women and girls, influence policy and practice, and work with partners across Swindon to create safer communities for all.

Essential requirements

• Experience of working within domestic abuse support, community safety, safeguarding, children's services, adult services or a related field.
• Formal training in Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls or equivalent relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience of working in partnership across multiple agencies and stakeholders.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, safeguarding responsibilities and information governance requirements.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).

The ability to travel throughout the Borough will be required and access to a car.

You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

Your next steps

For further information about the role please contact Sarah Banting, Head of Homelessness Prevention and Community Safety at [e-mail].

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

Closing date: 02 October 2026

Interview date: 12 October 2026