Head of Womens Services
22 days ago
Lakenham
Head of Women’s Services (VAWG / Safeguarding / Homelessness)\n\n📍 Norwich (Hybrid)\n💰 £32,000 – £38,000 (FTE)\n🕒 30 – 37.5 hours per week\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Service / Service Manager / Operations Manager to lead high-quality women’s services within a well-established, trauma-informed organisation.\n\nThis senior leadership role combines strategic development and operational management, with a key focus on women’s homelessness, housing provision, safeguarding, and service delivery.\n\nWorking closely with the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in driving performance, quality, and growth across services supporting women affected by violence, exploitation, and complex needs.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n Lead and develop women’s services, including housing and homelessness provision\n\n Drive safeguarding, compliance, governance, and quality assurance\n\n Oversee service performance, KPIs, outcomes, and reporting\n\n Manage and develop staff, embedding a trauma-informed culture\n\n Build partnerships with local authorities, commissioners, and funders\n\n Lead on tenders, funding bids, and service development\n\nRequirements\n\n Experience in a senior leadership role (Head of Service / Service Manager / Registered Manager level)\n\n Strong knowledge of safeguarding, CQC/Ofsted (or equivalent), and compliance frameworks\n\n Background in VAWG, homelessness, supported housing, or complex needs services\n\n Proven ability in partnership working, stakeholder management, and commissioning\n\n Experience in income generation, tenders, or contract management\n\n Excellent communication, leadership, and report writing skills\n\nBenefits\n\n 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays\n\n 5% pension contribution\n\n Death-in-service benefit\n\n Hybrid working\n\n Employee Assistance Programme\n\n Cycle to Work scheme\n\n Training & career development opportunities\n\nAdditional Information\n\n Norwich-based with hybrid working\n\n Enhanced DBS required\n\n Flexible working required\n\nApply Now\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and experienced leader to drive forward impactful services supporting women and girls.\n\nApply today to be considered