An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) Project Coordinator to develop, lead and support the implementation of the nationally accredited DAHA framework for Canterbury City Council.
You will identify and scope the work needed to achieve accreditation, engage with a wide variety of stakeholders to inform policy changes, and embed best practice in this area.
This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.
What’s in it for you
* You will receive a salary of £35,064.26
* We work a 37-hour week Monday to Friday. We do not work on Bank Holidays.
* Flexible hybrid working – we understand the importance of a good work-life balance
* A fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme
* We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development, as well as cover your Professional Body Membership fees where essential to the role
* An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets and a cycle to work scheme.
* We are soon to move to a brand new office in the City Centre.
* Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu jabs.
Here’s what you’ll be doing
Reviewing all Canterbury City Council Housing service areas against the DAHA accreditation framework.
* You will identify and scope the work needed to achieve accreditation.
* Coordinate working groups to meet the needs and objectives of the accreditation.
* Identify and meet with key stakeholders and internal council officers to inform key policy changes and introduce interventions to support survivors.
* Support and advise in ensuring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements
* Assist with embedding changes and updates to domestic abuse policy or legislation to the whole organisation.
* Assist with introducing new policies and interventions to support domestic abuse survivors
Working pattern
* This is a full-time role, which is 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday. We do not work on Bank Holidays.
* We offer a generous annual leave entitlement. You’ll receive 23 days' annual leave, which increases with service, plus band holidays, PLUS 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You’ll also have the option to buy more annual leave.
* This is a hybrid role, working from home and from the office
* This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months
About you
Your knowledge
* Understanding of Domestic Abuse legislation
* Understanding of homeless legislation
Your skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
* Ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders
* Organise and prioritise a challenging and flexible workload
* Able to influence and negotiate to gain buy-in
Your experience
* An understanding of using project management principles in taking work forward
* Demonstrable experience of stakeholder and partnership working
* Experience in policy development
Your qualifications
* A level/HND equivalent or relevant extensive work experience
Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.
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For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council, please contact Sue Brown, Homelessness Policy & Programme Specialist sue.brown@canterbury.gov.uk