Safeguarding / Domestic Abuse Officer (Fixed Term)

Job profile The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Job reference

R0002067

Date posted 05/05/2026 Application closing date 26/05/2026 Location Lincoln Salary S6 (£32,263

• £33,925) Package Fixed Term for 2 Years Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Policy, Equality and Diversity Attachments Information for Applicants 2026.docx JDPS
• Safeguarding-Domestic Abuse Officer.

docx Safeguarding / Domestic Abuse Officer (Fixed Term) Job description We are seeking a committed and experienced Safeguarding & Domestic Abuse professional to join our team on a fixed term basis for 2 years. This role is central to ensuring that children, young people and adults are safeguarded effectively. You will play a key role in coordinating safeguarding responses, supporting statutory partners and driving improvement in domestic abuse practice, ensuring we meet our statutory duties as a local authority.

Key responsibilities:

• Working alongside the council's Safeguarding Lead, act as a subject‑matter lead on domestic abuse within the organisation.
• Provide professional advice and challenge to services in relation to safeguarding concerns.
• Contribute to multi‑agency domestic abuse arrangements and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures.
• Contribute to audits, reviews and inspections.
• Support workforce development through training, guidance and awareness‑raising.

You will bring:

• A strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, particularly the Domestic Abuse Act.
• Experience of working alongside safeguarding and domestic abuse services.
• Confidence working in complex, multi‑agency environments and providing professional challenge where necessary.
• The ability to analyse risk, apply professional judgement and influence practice.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with professionals and partners.

What we offer:

• Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
• Health and Wellbeing support.
• Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).
• Access to learning and development.
• A supportive working environment with strong professional networks.

For an informal discussion, please contact Lara Wells (

Business Manager:

Policy & Service Improvement) on lara.wells@lincoln.gov.uk In order to complete your application, please download and read the job description attached. You will find the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification section, so please ensure you address this in your supporting statement. All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period. This role also requires an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that the City of Lincoln Council does not hold a UKVI sponsor licence and is therefore unable to sponsor work visas. If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas & Immigration before applying as you may be eligible to work in the UK via an alternative visa route. As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.