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Accommodation-Based Services Manager\n\nWe are looking for an Accommodation-Based Services Manager to lead and shape an award-winning service supporting women to live free from abuse.\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within an award-winning, specialist organisation at the forefront of supporting Black and minoritised women and children affected by domestic abuse, including forced marriage and honour based abuse.\n\nPlease note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept female applicants.\n\nPosition: Accommodation-Based Services Manager\n\nLocation: West Midlands (Birmingham/Walsall)\n\nHours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)\n\nSalary: £40,000\n\nContract: Permanent\n\nClosing Date: 25th May 2026\n\nYou will not only manage services, you will shape, strengthen and lead high-quality accommodation-based provision, ensuring it is safe, responsive and impactful. This role is ideal for a confident and values-driven Services Manager who is passionate about delivering excellence and driving meaningful change.\n\nWe are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all women are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and this role is critical in embedding safe, high-quality practice across our services\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Accommodation-Based Services Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of the refuge and accommodation services across the West Midlands.\n\nYou will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring services are safe, compliant and survivor-centred. You will oversee staff teams, safeguarding practice, housing management, and quality assurance, while contributing to the ongoing development of services.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead and manage accommodation-based services, ensuring safe, high-quality and effective delivery\nLine manage the Senior Support Workers and provide overall leadership across accommodation services, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, training and rota/on-call cover\nTake overall responsibility for safeguarding practice, including oversight of high-risk cases\nEnsure robust risk assessment, safety planning and casework standards\nOversee referrals, admissions, occupancy and move-on processes\nEnsure effective housing management, including rent systems, housing benefit and arrears monitoring\nMaintain oversight of health and safety, property compliance and refuge security\nLead on quality assurance, audits, monitoring and continuous improvement\nEnsure accurate reporting to funders, commissioners and senior management\nManage budgets and monitor expenditure\nDevelop strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders, attend multi-agency meetings and represent the organisation externally\n\nAbout You\n\nYou are an experienced and confident leader with a strong track record in managing accommodation-based or refuge services.\n\nYou will:\n\nHave Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Housing, Management (or equivalent experience) plus evidence of continuous professional development\nBring significant experience of services management within the domestic abuse or VAWG sector, including managing accommodation-based or refuge services\nHave strong expertise in safeguarding and managing high-risk cases\nBe able to lead, motivate and develop teams to deliver high standards\nHave experience managing compliance and complex operations within housing services and knowledge of benefits and refuge processes\nBe confident managing competing priorities and driving service improvement\nBe a strong communicator with the ability to influence and build partnerships\nBe committed to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice\nHave strong organisational, leadership and IT skills (Microsoft Office and case management/ database systems)\nAbility to participate in an on-call rota and work flexibly\n\nWhy Work Here\n\nBe part of an award-winning, specialist “by and for” organisation\nTake on a senior leadership role with real influence and impact\nLead services that directly change the lives of women and children\nWork within a supportive, experienced and values-driven organisation\nAccess ongoing professional development and opportunities to shape services\n\nImportant Information\n\nThis post is restricted to women under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010\nEnhanced DBS check required\nThe organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff are expected to share this commitment\n\nYou may also have experience in roles such as Housing, Housing Officer, Housing Adviser, Housing and Homelessness Advisor, Housing Support Officer, Housing Support, Refuge Housing, Emergency Housing, Service Manager, Abuse, VAWG, IDVA, Domestic Abuse, Abuse Case Worker. #INDNFP\n\nPlease note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People

Accommodation-Based Services Manager We are looking for an Accommodation-Based Services Manager to lead and shape an award-winning service supporting women to live free from abuse. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within an award-winning, specialist organisation at the forefront of supporting Black and minoritised women and children affected by domestic abuse, including forced marriage and honour based abuse. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept female applicants. Position: Accommodation-Based Services Manager Location: West Midlands (Birmingham/Walsall) Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £40,000 Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 25th May 2026 You will not only manage services, you will shape, strengthen and lead high-quality accommodation-based provision, ensuring it is safe, responsive and impactful. This role is ideal for a confident and values-driven Services Manager who is passionate about delivering excellence and driving meaningful change. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all women are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and this role is critical in embedding safe, high-quality practice across our services The Role As Accommodation-Based Services Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of the refuge and accommodation services across the West Midlands. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring services are safe, compliant and survivor-centred. You will oversee staff teams, safeguarding practice, housing management, and quality assurance, while contributing to the ongoing development of services. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage accommodation-based services, ensuring safe, high-quality and effective delivery, • Line manage the Senior Support Workers and provide overall leadership across accommodation services, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, training and rota/on-call cover, • Take overall responsibility for safeguarding practice, including oversight of high-risk cases, • Ensure robust risk assessment, safety planning and casework standards, • Oversee referrals, admissions, occupancy and move-on processes, • Ensure effective housing management, including rent systems, housing benefit and arrears monitoring, • Maintain oversight of health and safety, property compliance and refuge security, • Lead on quality assurance, audits, monitoring and continuous improvement, • Ensure accurate reporting to funders, commissioners and senior management, • Manage budgets and monitor expenditure, • Develop strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders, attend multi-agency meetings and represent the organisation externally About You You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong track record in managing accommodation-based or refuge services. You will: • Have Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Housing, Management (or equivalent experience) plus evidence of continuous professional development, • Bring significant experience of services management within the domestic abuse or VAWG sector, including managing accommodation-based or refuge services, • Have strong expertise in safeguarding and managing high-risk cases, • Be able to lead, motivate and develop teams to deliver high standards, • Have experience managing compliance and complex operations within housing services and knowledge of benefits and refuge processes, • Be confident managing competing priorities and driving service improvement, • Be a strong communicator with the ability to influence and build partnerships, • Be committed to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice, • Have strong organisational, leadership and IT skills (Microsoft Office and case management/ database systems), • Ability to participate in an on-call rota and work flexibly Why Work Here • Be part of an award-winning, specialist “by and for” organisation, • Take on a senior leadership role with real influence and impact, • Lead services that directly change the lives of women and children, • Work within a supportive, experienced and values-driven organisation, • Access ongoing professional development and opportunities to shape services Important Information • This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, • Enhanced DBS check required, • The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff are expected to share this commitment You may also have experience in roles such as Housing, Housing Officer, Housing Adviser, Housing and Homelessness Advisor, Housing Support Officer, Housing Support, Refuge Housing, Emergency Housing, Service Manager, Abuse, VAWG, IDVA, Domestic Abuse, Abuse Case Worker. #INDNFP Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

adi Fire and Security – Fire Systems Small Works Engineer About the Role adi Fire & Security is looking for an experienced Fire Systems Small Works Engineer to join our growing Fire & Life Safety team. This is a hands-on role focused on commissioning, servicing and small works installations across a variety of environments, including heavy industrial, manufacturing and transport sites. You’ll be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of fire and life safety systems, working in line with BAFE regulations, company procedures and customer requirements. Specifically, your key responsibilities will include: • Carrying out small works installations of fire alarm and life safety systems, • Installing and commissioning PAVA and Disabled Refuge systems, • Completing planned preventative maintenance and reactive service calls, • Undertaking small-scale commissioning activities and compliance testing, • Producing completion and commissioning documentation to BAFE standards, • Working safely in line with RAMS, H&S policies and customer site rules, • Liaising professionally with customers on site and resolving issues effectively, • Supporting project delivery by meeting KPIs, timelines and quality standards, • Working alongside subcontractors and direct labour when required, • Participating in an on-call rota on agreed dates About you We would like to hear from you if you have: • Proven experience as a Fire Systems Engineer, • Strong background in fire alarm, aspirating, PAVA and Disabled Refuge systems, • Experience on medium-to-large projects within the fire and security industry, • Experience with systems such as Siemens, Gent, Notifier or EMS would be beneficial, • ECS, IPAF, CCNSG, SSTS, SMSTS, IOSH or similar H&S qualifications (beneficial), • Experience working on industrial or hazardous sites The Benefits • The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway, • Healthcare cash plan, • 24/7 GP helpline including private electronic prescription service, • Enhanced Employee assistance programme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee, • Generous holiday allowance, • Celebration days, • Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners, • Annual employee awards, • Long service awards, • Free workwear The company Find out more about adi - ___ Other organisations may call this role a Fire Systems Engineer, Fire Alarm Systems Engineer, Fire Safety Systems Engineer, Fire Systems Installation Engineer or Fire Systems Commissioning Engineer. adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice. So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Fire Systems Small Works Engineer, please apply via the button shown.

Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Family Safeguarding) A rewarding opportunity for a safeguarding-focused practitioner to support survivors of domestic abuse within a multi-agency team, delivering trauma-informed care, risk assessment and case management to improve family outcomes. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, IDVA, Family Support Worker, Safeguarding Practitioner, Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor, MARAC Representative, Refuge Support Worker, DVA Outreach Worker, DASH Assessor, Domestic Abuse Navigator, CYP Practitioner, Children and Young People Practitioner, Family Support Worker Please note: Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female SALARY: £25,282 (unqualified) to £30,304 (qualified) per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Walsall, West Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS:

Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid is seeking someone to manage the young women's refuge accommodation in Birmingham, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for young women and children affected by domestic violence.

Guardian Jobs seeks an Accommodation-Based Services Manager in Walsall to lead and shape a vital service for women affected by domestic abuse.This senior role will involve overseeing service delivery, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards.Candidates must possess signifi

To work as part of the Management Team, responsible for managing the young women’s refuge accommodation, ensuring a high-quality service for young women and children who have experienced domestic violence. Working with young women and children affected by domestic violence. Managing safeguarding i

As Accommodation-Based Services Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of the refuge and accommodation services across the West Midlands. Accommodation-Based Services Manager. We are looking for an Accommodation-Based Services Manager to lead and shape an award-winning service supporting wo

NFP PEOPLE in Walsall is seeking an Accommodation-Based Services Manager to lead services for women affected by domestic abuse.This senior role requires strong leadership and safeguarding expertise, managing teams and ensuring quality service delivery.The position is full-time, permanent, with an ex

NFP People Limited is seeking an Accommodation-Based Services Manager in Birmingham to lead the operational delivery of refuge and accommodation services.

Fire Alarm Project Manager London & South East £60,000 £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Package Experienced Fire Alarm Project Manager required for major London installation projects We are working on behalf of a long-established and highly respected Fire & Security contractor who, due to continued growth and a strong secured order book, are looking to appoint an experienced Fire Alarm Project Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple high-value projects across London and the South East. This is a senior appointment suited to someone with a solid background managing large-scale fire alarm installations within the construction sector, who is comfortable taking full responsibility for a number of live contracts at any one time. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience delivering multiple projects in excess of £1m, coupled with a sound commercial understanding and previous experience operating under JCT forms of contract. This is not a junior coordination role our client requires a proven Project Manager who can run projects properly, protect margin, manage programme and maintain strong relationships with Main Contractors, M&E Contractors and end clients. The Role Reporting into the Contracts Director, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of several fire alarm installation projects from pre-start through to commissioning, practical completion and final account. Projects are typically high-spec commercial developments, residential schemes, education, healthcare and mixed-use sites, with contract values regularly exceeding £1 million. Main Duties Will Include Managing multiple concurrent fire alarm installation projects valued at £1m+ Full project delivery from initial mobilisation through to handover Administration of projects under JCT Design & Build and Standard Forms of Contract Attending and chairing progress meetings with Main Contractors, consultants and subcontractors Producing and managing project programmes Coordinating labour, site supervisors, commissioning engineers and specialist subcontractors Monitoring procurement schedules and material lead times Reviewing drawings, specifications, cause & effect and technical submittals Managing project costs, variations, valuations and change control What We Are Looking For To be considered, applicants must be able to demonstrate a strong and stable background in senior fire alarm project delivery. Essential Requirements Proven experience as a Project Manager within the Fire Alarm / Fire Detection sector Strong track record managing multiple live projects simultaneously Previous responsibility for contracts valued at £1 million and above Good working knowledge of JCT contracts and contractual procedures Experience working alongside Main Contractors and M&E Contractors on construction projects Commercial awareness with the ability to manage variations and protect profitability Strong technical understanding of fire alarm systems and associated life safety interfaces Knowledge of BS5839 and current industry regulations Excellent communication and client management skills Ability to drive projects with minimal supervision Desirable FIA qualifications SMSTS / CSCS Additional experience with smoke ventilation, disabled refuge, suppression or integrated life safety systems In Return Our client is offering: Basic salary of £60,000 £75,000 depending on experience Car allowance Performance bonus Pension Ongoing career progression into Senior Projects / Contracts Management This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure business with a strong reputation in the market and a healthy pipeline of major London works. TPBN1_UKTJ

We areHestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Team Manager to play a pivotal role in our Domestic Abuse Service in Tower Hamlets Sounds great, what will I be doing? Our family women refuge's offer holistic support in order to empower women and their children who have experienced trauma to lead their recovery and gain the skills and confidence to move on safely. The Team Manager is responsible for the operational running and strategic direction of the refuge. Providing line management and leadership to the staff team, leading on contract and compliance and the safety, security and maintenance of the refuge, ensuring that the building aligns with our PIPE (Psychologically Informed Physical Environment) building standards and rental income is secured. The Team Manager plays a central role in ensuring the refuge is a safe, trauma-informed, and welcoming space for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. They promote an inclusive, anti-racist, and feminist approach while upholding Hestia's values of respect, dedication, and collaboration. Core responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day service delivery, ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols, and facilitating the safe transition of service users. The manager ensures the team delivers high-quality, person-centred support, particularly for individuals with complex or intersectional needs. In terms of operational and building management, the Team Manager is responsible for maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of the refuge in line with health and safety and PIPE (Psychologically Informed Physical Environment) standards. This includes managing relationships with landlords and housing teams, authorising repairs, handling rent collection and arrears, and addressing any security concerns. They also oversee the accurate and timely turnaround of vacant units and uphold positive community relations to ensure the refuge remains a secure and respected environment. The role also involves leading and developing a high-performing team, ensuring all staff are well-supported through supervision, reflective practice, and training opportunities. The manager upholds staffing levels, supports volunteers and students, and manages performance and conduct issues where necessary. Quality assurance and compliance duties include monitoring performance against KPIs, using systems like INFORM and Power BI, handling feedback and complaints, and ensuring financial accountability. They also represent Hestia in strategic planning, external networks, and multi-agency partnerships to strengthen service delivery and community integration. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for The ideal candidate should possess a solid general education, ideally with Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, along with strong written and verbal communication skills. They should either hold a SafeLives Service Manager qualification or be willing to work towards it. Experience in supervising staff and delivering high-quality support to individuals with diverse needs and risks is essential, as is a strong understanding of risk assessment and management in domestic abuse contexts. A good grasp of performance monitoring, welfare benefits, housing legislationparticularly the rights of domestic abuse survivors under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021is also required. Applicants should demonstrate a strong background in working within domestic abuse services, whether in the community or in a refuge setting. They must understand and value co-production, ensuring services are developed in partnership with those who use them. Effective communication skills are key, along with confidence in using IT systems such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and Power BI. A clear understanding of safeguarding practices and health and safety legislation is crucial, with the ability to implement relevant policies effectively. The role demands emotional resilience and the ability to work under pressure, especially in crisis situations involving traumatised or vulnerable women and children. A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practices is essential, as is the ability to work independently within established policies and procedures. Flexibility and the ability to travel within the borough and beyond when required are also necessary for this position. This is a culturally specific service, and as such, it is a genuine occupational requirement that applicants speak one or more South Asian languages in addition to English. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it'sall part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered. TPBN1_UKTJ

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for an Information Guidance Advisor on behalf of our client based in Sandwell. The purpose of this role is to provide to deliver an effective trauma informed approach of first contact, care and support to clients who are victims/survivors of abuse. Location: Sandwell Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday- Friday 9-5pm Salary: £24,784.50 Contract type: Permanent Main duties and responsibilities Undertake risk assessments at initial contact, identify immediate needs and address immediate safety issues including impact on children using judgement and expertise. Provide advice and guidance on (this list is not exhaustive) on dynamics of domestic abuse, impact, accessing help and support, safety planning, safeguarding legal options information as well as providing self-reflective resources as appropriate. Develop specialist knowledge to response to victims with additional barriers such as people with disabilities, no recourse to public funds, so called honour-based violence and abuse, forced marriage, exploitation, visa limitations. To liaise daily with key partnerships such as the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and police etc. to ensure they refer appropriate referrals for advice and/or support. Provide advice and support to professionals and liaise with other agencies on behalf of victims and survivors to ensure they receive the support and resources they need, where necessary. Check refuge availability across the region and make direct referrals to refuge and other accommodation where appropriate to increase safety and minimize homelessness. Support colleagues to deliver presentations and talks to help promote the organisation's services and/or raise awareness about domestic violence and abuse, as required by your line manager. Person Specification Educated to minimum Level 3 or equivalent. May consider level 2 if matched with a good level of experience in health and social care, administration or similar. GCSEs English and Mathematics - Grade C or above. Experiencing working within a needs led service providing information and advice to vulnerable people, such as victims of domestic abuse/sexual violence. Experience of data inputting, analysis and monitoring large amounts of data, ensuring that records are accurate and up to date. Have knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the gendered nature of abuse. Understand relevant legislation, government policy and good practice requirements, particularly in safeguarding children and adults, homelessness, immigration and cultural diversity. Have knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the gendered nature of abuse. Application Process Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful. RSR Justice is a market leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors. Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer