Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (HDAP) Operational Manager


Company:	Hampshire County Council
Salary:	£50,564 to £56,219 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Winchester, SO23 8UJ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	1 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

Joining our Public Health Team as the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (HDAP) Operational Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering Hampshire's response to domestic abuse, supporting the implementation of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and helping to improve outcomes for adults, children and families across the county.

In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (HDAP) Strategic Partnership Manager, to help drive a complex and ambitious programme of partnership activity. Bringing together colleagues from local authorities, health, housing, policing, criminal justice and the voluntary and community sector, you’ll ensure that strategic priorities are translated into meaningful action that supports victims and survivors, strengthens communities and helps make Hampshire a safer place for everyone.

What you’ll do:

• Support the delivery and monitoring of Hampshire's Domestic Abuse Strategy and Action Plan.

• Coordinate the work of the Partnership Board and delivery groups, ensuring priorities are translated into action.

• Lead and manage projects that improve services and outcomes for those affected by domestic abuse.

• Develop and review policies, procedures and best practice guidance with partner organisations.

• Monitor performance, analyse data and report progress, risks and outcomes to partnership leaders.

• Lead scrutiny, assurance and learning activity, including work arising from Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews and other review processes.

• Build strong partnerships across local authorities, health, housing, policing and the voluntary and community sector to drive collaborative change.

What we’re looking for:

An experienced and passionate professional able to influence, coordinate and deliver within a complex multi-agency environment, you’ll bring:

• A degree-level qualification in a relevant field or significant equivalent experience.

• Strong project management, organisational and programme delivery skills.

• Experience of achieving outcomes across multiple workstreams and partner organisations.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including with senior leaders.

• The ability to analyse data and evidence, turning information into meaningful insight and recommendations.

• Knowledge of domestic abuse, safeguarding, criminal justice, public health or related policy areas.

• The ability to think strategically while delivering practical operational improvements and service outcomes.

Why join us:

• The opportunity to influence and shape county-wide domestic abuse priorities and services in a challenging and rewarding role where your work will directly contribute to better outcomes for victims, survivors and families.

• The chance to work alongside a wide range of expert partners across local government, health, policing, housing and the voluntary sector.

• Benefit from a collaborative and supportive working environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Domestic Abuse Strategy and Partnership Manager, Domestic Abuse Programme Manager, Domestic Abuse Service Development Manager, Domestic Abuse Partnership Manager, Strategic Partnership Manager (Domestic Abuse), Domestic Abuse Partnership Delivery Manager, Programme Manager, Partnership Development Manager, Policy and Partnership Manager, Safeguarding Partnership Manager

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