We offer flexible working arrangements, and provide a wide range of opportunities for staff to learn, develop and reach their potential. At SafeLives, team working is essential to get the job done, so we value each individual’s skills and expertise, and support and encourage everyone to get involved and contribute to the work that’s going on across the organisation.
We are committed to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion and are working hard to build a team that reflects the UK population.
We have signed up to The Disability Confident Scheme, which supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to their workplace. And we provide lots of support to make sure disabled people and those with health conditions are able to stay in work.
We have signed up to the VAWG sector anti racism charter.
Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black employees’ racial, ethnic, cultural and religious identities and we have signed up to The Halo Code for workplaces.
SafeLives is an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Employee benefits
At SafeLives, our employees are an important and valued part of our organisation, and we are keen to ensure that they are well motivated and happy. We consider the employee benefits as a means of rewarding and supporting the overall wellbeing of our employees.
We offer a variety of benefits such as flexible working, a pension scheme, childcare vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme, eyecare vouchers, and learning and development opportunities.
Benefits | | |
34 days holiday including public holidays | Flexible working e.g. compressed hours | ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme |
Eyecare vouchers | Pension scheme (4% employer contribution) | Childcare vouchers |
Employee Assistance Programme | Clinical supervision | Holiday purchase scheme (buy up to an additional 5 days) |
Enhanced Family Leave policies | Enhanced sick pay | Professional development fund |
Individual learning budget | Restorative practice training | Time Off In Lieu |
SafeLives reserves the right to close campaigns early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as no further applications will be accepted once the recruitment campaign has closed.
Associates
We work with a network of associates across the UK to deliver training, services and projects. If you would like to join our associate network, please complete the following form.
New Associate Application Form
Current vacancies
Drive Data Team Manager
The Data Team Manager will be responsible for ensuring high quality data collection, reporting, quality assurance, analysis, and maintenance of Drive programme data, including data collected via the projects Case Management Systems. They will be responsible for excellent internal and external relationship management, supporting the delivery of high-quality data and information. They will manage delivery of programme design, delivery, interpretation and training on datasets and associated analytical techniques. The post holder will deputise for the Head of team, where appropriate, attending meetings and liaising as required with external partners, stakeholders, and front-line services. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all work streams are delivered to a high standard, on time and to budget, alerting the Head in a solution-focussed way to problems as they arise.
How to Apply
If you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the full job description and submit your 500-word cover letter and CV by 15th April 2025, 9am.
As part of our commitment to become a Disability Confident Committed employer we are happy to accept alternative applications such as video, voice note etc, should you wish to send an alternative format please email [email protected].
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Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team
The PA team to SLT play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of SafeLives mission by supporting SLT to navigate a complex landscape of responsibilities and initiatives. They represent the charity with many of our senior stakeholders, manage a busy Senior Leadership office and deal with senior executives across the charity sector, government, business and philanthropy.
This PA role will have a particular focus on supporting the Director of the Drive Partnership whilst also will also supporting across SafeLives SLT as required
How to Apply
If you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the full job description and submit your 500-word cover letter and CV by 17th April 2025, 9am.
As part of our commitment to become a Disability Confident Committed employer we are happy to accept alternative applications such as video, voice note etc, should you wish to send an alternative format please email [email protected].
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Drive Senior Public Affairs, Policy and Communications Officer
As part of a team, this post will support the Policy, Public Affairs and Communications Manager to advance internal and external stakeholder communications and the development of, and public and political interest in, a more strategic approach to perpetrators of domestic abuse.
How to Apply
If you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the full job description and submit your 500-word cover letter and CV by Monday the 5th of May 2025, 9am.
As part of our commitment to become a Disability Confident Committed employer we are happy to accept alternative applications such as video, voice note etc, should you wish to send an alternative format please email [email protected].
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Senior Research Analyst
SafeLives has an unparalleled track record of using evidence and research to effect national change; with research and analysis being fundamental to helping SafeLives achieve its strategy. This information is used to set our policy messages, define our strategy, design our services and evidences the impact of the work we have done.
This role is an exciting opportunity to help transform the response to domestic abuse by ensuring the sector is evidence led. SafeLives holds the largest datasets on victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse nationally which you will use to inform our ambitious policy and research agenda. Working alongside our practice experts, survivors of abuse, and our expert research team, you will help to answer important questions about what works in ending domestic abuse.
How to Apply
If you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the full job description and submit your 500-word cover letter and CV by Monday the 28th of April 2025, 9am.
As part of our commitment to become a Disability Confident Committed employer we are happy to accept alternative applications such as video, voice note etc, should you wish to send an alternative format please email [email protected].
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