Domestic Abuse Coordinator
Location: York/Selby
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: SO1
Closing Date: 12pm 13th October 2026
Role Profile – Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator (DAC).pdf
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about safeguarding vulnerable people and making a real difference in communities across York and North Yorkshire? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Domestic Abuse Coordinator (DAC) to play a key role in supporting the force's response to domestic abuse.
Working within the wider Safeguarding Team and alongside local Commands, the Domestic Abuse Coordinator will provide supervision and guidance to local Domestic Abuse Officers (DAOs), ensuring a consistent and effective approach to domestic abuse prevention, intervention and safeguarding across the county.
The successful candidate will work closely with a wide range of partner agencies to promote a coordinated, multi-agency response to domestic abuse. You will support the Joint Coordinating Group (JCG) and contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of county-wide strategies, action plans and key initiatives designed to improve outcomes for victims and communities.
As part of a collaborative team, you will help drive consistency in the delivery of domestic abuse services and initiatives across York and North Yorkshire. This includes working with local areas to support the development and implementation of local action plans, ensuring alignment with force priorities, Domestic Abuse Forums and wider partnership objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong partnership-working skills, experience within safeguarding or domestic abuse services, and a commitment to improving support for those affected by domestic abuse. You will play a vital role in influencing positive change, strengthening multi-agency relationships, and helping to shape the future of domestic abuse services across the region.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in report writing, proofreading and maintaining accurate records.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Experience providing advice and guidance to managers and stakeholders on domestic abuse-related matters.
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Confident presentation and communication skills.
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience working collaboratively as part of a team to deliver shared objectives.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- A willingness and ability to travel across the York and North Yorkshire policing area.
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
- You must have successfully completed their probation period
- Full UK driving license
- Meet residency requirements for vetting:
o RV Level Vetting – minimum 3 years UK residency
Your Application
North Yorkshire Police is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.
While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real‑life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI‑written responses.
Safer Recruitment
North Yorkshire Police is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.
Ready to Apply?
As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.
We look forward to receiving your application!
