Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer


Company:	Colchester City Council
Salary:	£29,943 to £36,738 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Colchester, CO4 3GW
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

About the Role

As our Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer, you will:

• Act as a specialist lead on domestic abuse across CBH, providing expertise andadvice.

• Review policies, procedures, and services that deliver positive outcomes.

• Work alongside local partners to provide a coordinated and effective multi-agency response.

• Support our Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) accreditation.

• Use data, insight, and learning to drive continuous improvement.

You will help shape innovative initiatives, including work around economic abuse, financial resilience, and early intervention, helping ensure our services remain responsive to emerging needs and changing legislation.

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