Head of Business and Impact Lead

TN United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Business and Impact Lead to enhance safeguarding practices in Salford. This pivotal role involves leading partnerships, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering a culture of high support and challenge. Candidates should have a strong background in safeguarding, leadership experience, and the ability to analyze complex casework. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of children and families, and take part in shaping impactful strategies that make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Continuous Service Commitment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in safeguarding roles with leadership experience.
• Strong analytical skills for case reviews and thematic learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day impact of the partnership and strategic priorities.
• Oversee operational delivery and compliance with statutory arrangements.

Skills

Leadership and Management

Partnership Working

Case Review Skills

Knowledge of Legislation

Analytical Skills

Education

Professional Qualification in Safeguarding

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08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Post Title: Head of Business and Impact Lead

Team: Salford Safeguarding Children Partnership

Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months

Closing Date - 16th May 2025.

Interviews scheduled to take place on 22nd May 2025

A great opportunity has arisen to join Salford’s Safeguarding Children’s Partnership as the Head of Business and Impact Lead. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience of excellent partnership working to lead the day-to-day impact of the partnership and strategic priorities, ensuring the partnership arrangements are effectively delivered to evidence impact for children and their families.

We need someone who is passionate about safeguarding children and who has detailed knowledge and is able to provide a clear understanding of best practice with experience of working with partner agencies at a strategic level. You will be self-motivated and experienced in management and leadership. You will be confident in your knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance, policies, and procedures, and multi-agency working.

The successful candidate will oversee and manage the operational delivery of the business unit, providing high-quality support to the partnership, promoting a multi-agency learning culture of high support and high challenge, and ensuring compliance with statutory arrangements and procedural and quality assurance frameworks.

A key part of the role is to develop and implement the strategy for the Partnership to ensure sound and robust multi-agency safeguarding arrangements, writing and representing reports, and analysing information that will make a difference for children and families across Salford.

What are we looking for:

• At least 5 years post-qualifying experience in a professional role within the safeguarding arena.
• Experience in a supervisory role demonstrating leadership and management skills.
• Good case review skills and the ability to analyse cases and audit/data information systematically to support thematic learning across the partnership.
• Professional credibility through proven relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience of using a strength-focused and relational approach to support improved outcomes for children and young people.
• Models and demonstrates Salford’s values and behaviors.
• Detailed knowledge of legislation and law in relation to children and families.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the implementation and management of complex casework processes and procedures.

Please submit your CV and a one-page expression of interest outlining your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

For an informal chat, please contact Jane Slinger on 07811584854.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details on how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

We will not be accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.

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