Domestic Abuse Specialist

Job Title: Domestic Abuse Specialist (‘DA Specialist’)

Salary: £39,819 to £49,774 per annum

Hours: 35 per week, Monday - Friday

Contract: Permanent

Location: Mariner House - Hybrid

We’re currently looking for a Domestic Abuse Specialist to join our team.

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Domestic Abuse Specialist to lead our approach to supporting customers and colleagues affected by domestic abuse. You’ll be providing specialist advice, championing a survivor-led approach, and working collaboratively across teams and with external partners to deliver safe and effective outcomes.

You’ll lead on our Sustainability Plan to maintain our Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) Gold accreditation, shaping policies, embedding training across the organisation, and line managing a Tenancy Specialist Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to sustain our Gold standard, ensure we maintain best practise, and influence change to ensure those affected by domestic abuse receive the right support, at the right time.

To read about the role in more detail, please refer to the job description here: domestic-abuse-specialist.pdf

About us

At Moat, we are more than just a housing association; we are a community focused organisation dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the neighbourhoods we serve. With homes across London, Kent, Essex, and Sussex, we strive to provide quality housing and support to those who need it most.

Our Values:

• Own it: We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, ensuring that we deliver on our promises to our customers and communities.
• Better together: We believe in the power of collaboration. By working together with our colleagues, customers, and partners, we achieve greater outcomes and strengthen our communities.
• Lead by example: We strive to set high standards in everything we do. Our team members are role models who inspire others through their commitment to excellence and integrity.
• Be the change: We embrace innovation and are proactive in addressing challenges. We encourage our team to think creatively and drive positive change within the organisation and beyond.

Why join us?

Joining Moat means being part of a friendly team that cares about doing great work. We offer competitive salaries, generous time off, and many chances to grow personally and professionally. Our employees have given us great feedback, which is why we were named one of 'The Sunday Times Best Places to Work' in 2025.

If you want a rewarding job where you can make a difference and work with a supportive team, Moat is the right place for you!

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Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

If you think this role is a good fit for you and you're ready for an exciting new challenge, please fill out the online application form on our website by Sunday 5 July 2026 at 11pm. We will reach out via email if we would like to invite you for an interview.

Interviews will take place in person on 13 – 14 July 2026 at Mariner House, Dartford.

It’s really important that you provide as much detail as possible in your application. We’re keen to understand your interest in the role and how you meet the requirements, so please make full use of the spaces provided to tell us about your experience, skills, and what makes you a great fit for our team.

If you require any additional adjustments to the recruitment process, please email peopleservices@moat.co.uk