Team Manager

Are you passionate about improving responses to domestic abuse through housing? We're looking for a team manager for a client of ours based in Nottingham where you will be working within the accommodation services team.
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £31,263 FTE
Hours: 26 hours per week
This leadership role is designed for an experienced Domestic Violence specialist to manage and support a high-performing team delivering trauma-informed, risk assessed, and needs-led support to women and children affected by domestic abuse.
What you'll do:

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality, survivor-centered services across risk levels.
• Ensure services meet national standards and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain compliance with contracts, funding agreements, and internal policies.
• Lead on service development in line with strategic and operational plans.
• Ensure safety and risk management protocols are followed for survivors and staff.
• Line manages and support Survivor Advocacy Support Workers.
• Lead recruitment, induction, supervision, and performance management.
• Facilitate regular team meetings, case reviews, and reflective practice.
• Promote a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team culture.
• Act as designated Health and Safety Officer for the team.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding, equality, and diversity policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience managing teams in DVA or voluntary sector settings.
• Experience supporting survivors with complex needs and in crisis.
• Strong background in safeguarding, risk assessment, and case management.
• Experience working with marginalized and minoritized communities.
• Multi-agency partnership working and advocacy.
• In-depth knowledge of domestic abuse, housing, welfare, and safeguarding.
• Understanding of MARAC, DASH RIC, and trauma-informed practice.
• Awareness of barriers faced by diverse communities.
• Familiarity with project management, quality assurance, and contract compliance.

This is a unique opportunity to shape meaningful change within housing responses to domestic abuse-placing survivors at the heart of policy, practice, and culture.
Apply now and be part of a movement that creates safer housing pathways for survivors.
An enhanced DBS check and commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice are essential.