About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead Barnet’s strategic and operational response to Domestic Abuse (DA) and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), including full strategic oversight of the Barnet Domestic Abuse Support Hub (BDASH) now delivered in‑house. The post will ensure a coherent, multi‑agency, high‑quality approach that improves outcomes for adult and child victims/survivors, strengthens early identification and intervention, and reduces harm and risk across the borough.
The post will offer specialist advice to senior leaders, councillors, partners, and practitioners, and ensure Barnet meets all statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Facilitating and negotiating improved multi‑agency working on DVA and VAWG issues in Barnet on behalf of the Safer Communities Partnership, providing specialist support and guidance to partners, members, senior management of the council and colleagues. Reviewing and commissioning specialist DVA and VAWG services and projects, monitoring and evaluating performance, risks and issues. Seeking and securing funding to further enhance Barnet’s response to DVA and VAWG.
In Barnet, we are committed to creating a culture where practice excellence, strong relationships, and continuous learning underpin everything we do. We believe that with the right leadership, support, and challenge, teams can thrive, delivering meaningful, lasting change for children and families.
You will be supported by a strong workforce development programme, enabling you to grow as a leader while embedding Barnet’s values and practice standards across your team.
About You
- Significant experience across domestic abuse and VAWG, with in‑depth understanding of complex DA dynamics, risk management, MARAC, and intersectional needs.
- Experience managing or strategically overseeing DA/VAWG operational services, ideally including IDVA or similar frontline models.
- Experience of leading multi‑agency partnerships and influencing senior stakeholders in statutory and voluntary sectors.
- A strong understanding of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, safeguarding legislation, information sharing requirements and governance arrangements.
- The ability to lead strategic programmes and oversee operational delivery in a high‑risk, high‑demand service.
- You will have a passion for delivering high‑quality, equitable services that recognise and respond to diversity within our communities.
What We Offer
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- Work‑life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part‑time
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well‑being training programs including confidential employee assistance
Equality and Diversity
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident committed employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all abilities and backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout the recruitment process and support the Access to Work scheme (details at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply).
All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will need to demonstrate to the council satisfaction with your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
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