We’re recruiting: Senior LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

We’re recruiting: Senior LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Switchboard is recruiting a Senior LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence Advisor. Applications close Friday 23 October 2026 at 5pm.

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is looking for a Senior LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join our Domestic Abuse Service.

This is a senior role leading the day-to-day delivery of our specialist LGBTQ+ domestic abuse advocacy service. You’ll support and supervise the IDVA team, provide oversight on risk and safeguarding, and work directly with survivors experiencing high-risk or complex domestic abuse.

We’re looking for someone with strong domestic abuse advocacy experience, a good understanding of LGBTQ+ experiences of domestic abuse, and experience of supervision, safeguarding and multi-agency working.

Applications close Friday 23 October 2026 at 5pm.

Provisional interviews will take place week commencing 26 October.

We particularly encourage applications from Black and non-Black people of colour, who are currently under-represented in our team.

How to apply

Read the full job pack and application information.

To apply, send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to ku.gro.draobhctiwsobfsctd-80d339@yhprum.araic.

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