Domestic Abuse Operational Manager (perpetrator programme)

Job Introduction

Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Partnership is committed to reducing domestic abuse and improving outcomes for victims, children and families.

We are seeking an experienced and committed Domestic Abuse Operational Manager (perpetrator programme), known internally as a Drive Operations Manager, to support the implementation and delivery of the Drive Project across Lincolnshire.

This role is fixed term until 31st December 2028 with the potential for extension beyond that date.

The Drive model is an innovative, evidence-informed approach that works with high-risk and high-harm perpetrators of domestic abuse to reduce abuse, disrupt offending behaviour and increase the safety of victims and children. The model combines intensive case management with a coordinated multi-agency response to hold perpetrators accountable while placing victim safety at the centre of all activity.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a specialist team and help shape a whole-system response to domestic abuse across Lincolnshire.

The Role

As Drive Operations Manager you will provide operational leadership for the Lincolnshire Drive Project.

You will lead a team of Drive practitioners and work closely with domestic abuse support services, Lincolnshire Police, Probation, Children's Services, Adult Care, Housing, Health partners and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner to ensure a coordinated and effective county-wide response.

You will also be responsible for maintaining fidelity to the national Drive model while ensuring the service reflects local priorities and needs.

About You

You will be an experienced manager with a strong understanding of safeguarding and complex risk management.

You will have:

• Experience managing staff within domestic abuse, safeguarding, community safety, criminal justice, probation or a related service.
• Experience working with high-risk individuals and complex safeguarding concerns.
• Experience in contributing to multi-agency forums and influencing strategic stakeholders.
• Experience managing performance and service delivery.
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyse complex information and translate it into effective operational responses.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead an innovative and nationally recognised intervention.
• A key role in improving safety for victims and children across Lincolnshire.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and specialist Drive training.
• Regular management supervision and leadership support.
• Membership of a committed and ambitious multi-agency partnership.

Secondment applications from partners involved in Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Partnership are welcome subject to prior agreement from managers.

This post is subject to pre employment checks including DBS and Police Vetting.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact ann.beck@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 04/10/26.

Interviews: TBC

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Attached documents

• Employee Benefits Brochure Lincolnshire County Council.pdf
• 04486-Drive Operational Manager-JD-250826.pdf