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.
Current vacancies
Lead Trainer and Assessor
We are looking for a Lead Trainer to oversee our Non-Accredited courses covering England and Wales. Current training courses include topics such as responding to domestic abuse, employer training, DASH risk assessment, and MARAC chairing – among others. You will also contribute to the development of new training courses in response to emerging needs from specific commissioners, while actively monitoring sector developments to ensure our offerings remain relevant and impactful As one of SafeLives’ Lead Trainers and Assessors you will be part of the SafeLives Training and Development Team, with shared responsibility for developing, delivering and continuing a range of courses from within our suite. More broadly, you will work to ensure that SafeLives’ training programmes are in line with our strategic priorities and are of the highest quality, including course development and delivery with external partners and associate trainers.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the performance of professionals within the domestic abuse and related sectors at a national level as well as the response of other frontline or first responders in the public, voluntary or commercial sectors, and thus help address the risks faced by victims 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 3rd November 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].
Job Description
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Drive Head of Programmes
The Drive Head of Programmes will provide strategic leadership across our programmes, leading our Managers in the design and delivery of our programmes to ensure all our interventions are grounded in robust evidence and best practice, working to end domestic abuse and protect victims. You will hold accountability for programme performance, safeguarding and quality assurance whilst working closely with the Drive Head of Operations to ensure effective operational delivery is embedded our across programmes.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the performance of professionals within the domestic abuse and related sectors at a national level as well as the response of other frontline or first responders in the public, voluntary or commercial sectors, and thus help address the risks faced by victims of domestic abuse.
How to Apply
This position is being held by NFP, please apply through their website.
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Drive Deputy Director
Reporting to the Drive Director we are looking for a Drive Deputy Director to contribute to the leadership and management of the team in addition to building and nurturing strategic relationships with key stakeholders such as individuals, corporate partners, public sector organisations, and charitable trusts. Your remit will also include working collaboratively with the Head of Programmes and Managers, to develop a growth and business development strategy for each of our four core areas of work.
How to Apply
This position is being held by NFP, please apply through their website.
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Drive Head of Operations
The Drive Head of Operations will play a central role in maintaining strategic oversight of internal operations, including project planning and risk management across workstreams, and partner coordination across the Drive Partnership. This is a senior leadership position providing operational leadership, staff management, and cross-partner coordination to ensure workstreams within the Drive Partnership function effectively, efficiently and in in alignment with the Drive Partnership’s core mission.
How to Apply
This position is being held by NFP, please apply through their website.
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