VAWG Officer
Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Officer
PO1: Starting salary £41,964 pa rising in annual increments to £44,430 per annum incl LW
18-month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team:
The VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) Team at Lambeth Council is dedicated to addressing and preventing all forms of violence and abuse that disproportionately affect women and girls, while recognising that VAWG can impact people of all genders. Our team plays a key role in delivering the Lambeth Made Safer VAWG Strategy 2021-2027, which focuses on prevention, early intervention, support for victims and survivors, and holding perpetrators to account. We work closely with a range of partners, including the police, healthcare providers, social services, and community organisations, to build a coordinated community response. Our team is committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and continuous learning, ensuring that all team members have opportunities for personal and professional development. By joining our team, you will be contributing to meaningful change and helping to create a safer Lambeth for all residents.
About the Role:
As one of the VAWG Officers, you will lead on the coordination, mobilisation and administration of domestic abuse perpetrator interventions in Lambeth in order to ensure the effective operation, performance and delivery of relevant processes. You will work in close partnership with partners from the voluntary, statutory and community sector to ensure they are familiar with the multi-agency domestic abuse perpetrator panel processes, and interventions, and their role and responsibilities within them. You will provide case consultancy support to Lambeth practitioners in relation to domestic abuse perpetrator interventions and working with domestic abuse perpetrators and develop and deliver training and briefing sessions to a range of Lambeth practitioners on reducing harm from perpetrators. You will also contribute to administrative responsibilities in relation to safeguarding victims and survivors of VAWG, including for the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and Sexual Exploitation and Harm Panel (SEHP).
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:
This role requires a lead with excellent project management skills, capable of driving systemic change, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that all interventions are survivor-centred, trauma-informed, and equity-focused. This role is ideal for a proactive and experienced professional who is passionate about creating a safer, more inclusive Lambeth where all residents, regardless of gender, can live free from violence and abuse. Your work will directly contribute to improving safety, support, and justice for survivors, ensuring that our services are accessible, responsive, and aligned with our commitment to equity and diversity. It is essential therefore that you have demonstrable experience of working within the VAWG sector, and significant experience of working in a multi-agency setting. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of the needs and experience of victims of VAWG, and of related service delivery.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job Description and Person Specification
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rose Parker, Head of Commissioning, Safer Communities RParker1@lambeth.gov.uk or 020 7926 9648.
How to Apply:
If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59 pm on Sunday 13 July 2025.
Shortlisting:14th – 15th July 2025.
Interviews will be held week commencing 21st July 2025
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:
· Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
· Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
· Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
· Hybrid Working.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
· Discounts at local restaurants.
· Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
· Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
· Cycle to Work Scheme.
· Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
· Trade Union Membership.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.
We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.