Pertemps Network Group are delighted to be assisting a reputable housing provider in the recruitment of a Domestic Abuse Housing Coordinator. This is a pivotal strategic role responsible for leading and strengthening the organisation’s housing response to domestic abuse, ensuring compliance with statutory housing duties and sector best practice.

Rate: £27-28.90 (PAYE)
Line Management: None
Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)

This position will drive the development and implementation of a comprehensive Domestic Abuse Housing Strategy aligned with the Greater London Authority (GLA) framework and the Whole Housing Approach, embedding a trauma-informed, survivor-centred and intersectional model across housing services.

Role Overview
*Lead a full review of the housing offer for victims/survivors of domestic abuse, implementing new policies and procedural frameworks.
*Develop and deliver a local Domestic Abuse Housing Strategy aligned with regional strategy and organisational priorities.
*Identify service gaps and present evidence-based recommendations to senior leadership to improve outcomes.
*Ensure compliance with Domestic Abuse Act housing duties and associated regulatory requirements.
*Lead statutory reporting to the GLA (quarterly and annually).
*Design robust monitoring tools and oversee accurate data collection to meet Tier 1 GLA requirements.
*Embed the Whole Housing Approach across operational housing teams.
*Coordinate work towards Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) accreditation.
*Represent the housing provider at multi-agency forums, including partnership boards and strategy groups.
*Lead review and redesign of referral pathways to strengthen internal and external partnership working.
*Develop and deliver a revised training programme across housing services.
*Produce annual impact evaluations measuring strategy delivery and service outcomes.
The role requires close partnership working with community safety, safeguarding, and external domestic abuse specialist services to ensure a coordinated and survivor-focused response.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Policy Leadership *Develop, implement and evaluate a Domestic Abuse Housing Strategy.
*Align policy frameworks with the Whole Housing Approach and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) priorities.
*Lead procedural mapping and redesign across housing departments to ensure compliance with domestic abuse legislation.
Data & Performance Management *Design monitoring frameworks to collect, analyse and report data.
*Conduct needs assessments incorporating demographic analysis and service gap identification.
*Lead statutory data submissions to the GLA.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement *Maintain strong working relationships with domestic abuse services and multi-agency partners.
*Represent housing services at partnership boards and strategic forums.
*Deliver presentations and briefings across internal departments and external stakeholders.
Training & Service Improvement *Review and enhance existing domestic abuse training provision.
*Coordinate delivery of updated training programmes.
*Strengthen referral pathways and internal guidance documentation.
About You

We are seeking an experienced housing or domestic abuse professional with:
*Strong understanding of domestic abuse, social housing and homelessness.
*Knowledge of the Domestic Abuse Act and its housing implications.
*Experience delivering strategic projects from inception to implementation.
*Proven ability to work collaboratively across matrix-managed teams.
*Strong analytical capability with experience in data interpretation and performance reporting.
*Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
*Commitment to survivor rights, trauma-informed practice and intersectionality.
*Experience within the VAWG sector (desirable).
*Knowledge of homelessness legislation including the Homelessness Reduction Act (desirable).
Essential Competencies *Emotional intelligence and high-level interpersonal awareness
*Evidence-based decision making and sound judgement
*Strategic negotiation capability
*Strong service orientation and outcome focus
*Cognitive flexibility and ability to lead through change
*Ability to operate independently within an agile working framework
Additional Requirements *Compliance with information governance, safeguarding, equalities and health & safety standards.
*Ability to contribute to organisational emergency planning and service continuity arrangements.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office and housing management systems.
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