Domestic Abuse Lead
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Government
Government Administration, Human Services/ Social Work -
Social Work
Government Administration, Human Services/ Social Work
MARAC Coordinator / Domestic Abuse Lead — Central London local authority, maternity cover. Leading Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) coordination, domestic abuse safeguarding and multi-agency partnership work for a prestigious City of London organisation. This is a strategic, coordination-focused role — more coordinator than case holder, though case management is part of the mix (roughly 80% coordination and partnership work, 20% casework).
THE ROLELead officer for the Domestic Abuse MARAC process across a high-profile Central London authority Manage MARAC referrals, agendas, and multi-agency information gathering Track and monitor actions arising from MARAC meetings Analyse domestic abuse trends and produce reports for senior managers and partnership boards Act as advocate for domestic abuse services and oversee commissioned service providers Engage senior stakeholders across the local authority, policing and major City businesses
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR- Recent MARAC experience is the single biggest factor here — the more current, the stronger your application
- Strong knowledge of domestic abuse legislation, particularly the Domestic Abuse Act 2021
- Safeguarding and multi-agency partnership working experience
- Confidence engaging senior stakeholders
- Backgrounds considered: domestic abuse services, IDVA, community safety, probation, police safeguarding, prison/offender management, social work safeguarding, or other multi-agency safeguarding settings (Section 47 experience is transferable)
- Degree level or equivalent experience in a related field
- IDVA qualification desirable but not essential
Rate: £26.02 PAYE / £34.00 Umbrella
Contract:
Maternity cover to approx. early April
Location:
Guildhall, Central London — hybrid, 2 days/week on-site, 3 days WFH DBS:
Enhanced DBS required — client is happy to wait for this to be processed if you don't already hold one Process:
Single-stage interview, moving at pace — CVs reviewed within hours, not days. A short supporting statement is preferred but not essential for strong candidates.
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