Direct Intervention Team Manager; women

Location:

Liverpool (with travel as required). This role is based in our Liverpool office

Salary: £34,500

Hours:

37.5 per week

Reporting to: CEO

Direct Reports:
Staff, volunteers, and student placements

Join Savera UK

Are you passionate about human rights and committed to ending ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices? We are seeking a Direct Intervention Team Manager to lead our frontline service, supporting those at risk and driving change across communities.

This is a rewarding leadership role where you will:

• Lead and support the Direct Intervention team to deliver safeguarding and advocacy services
• Manage referrals, complex cases, and ensure person‑centred support
• Build and maintain partnerships with agencies and professionals
• Contribute to organisational development, fundraising, and strategy
• Ensure safeguarding, risk management, and service standards are upheld

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience managing frontline safeguarding or domestic abuse services
• Knowledge of working across diverse communities, particularly those where HBA and harmful practices are more prevalent
• Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting staff and volunteers
• Experience in service development, project management, and budgeting
• Commitment to Savera UK’s values of respect, inclusion, compassion, innovation, and ambition

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Wellbeing support and external supervision
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employer pension contribution (3%)

This role is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the work and needs of our service users.

To apply, please complete our application form and Equal Opportunities monitoring form and send them to

To be considered, you must complete all required sections of the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.

Final date to receive applications: 5pm on Friday 12th December 2025. In person interviews will take place during the first week of January 2026.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jenny at