Governance and Safeguarding Manager

The Air Ambulance Service; Rugby; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A lifesaving charity is seeking a Governance and Safeguarding Manager in Rugby to ensure the highest safety standards and governance. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification aligned to safeguarding and experience in a similar role. You'll be part of a committed team making a real difference every day, with opportunities for career development and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Additional annual leave purchase options

Enhanced sick pay

Life assurance

Blue Light Card eligibility

Employee Assistance Programme access

Qualifications

• Demonstrable evidence of behaviour in line with core values.
• Collaborative approach to achieve departmental objectives.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure highest standards of safety and governance.
• Translate technical aspects of safeguarding into daily practices.
• Coaching others in safeguarding practices.

Skills

Professional qualification aligned to safeguarding

Excellent communication skills

Experience of managing governance and safeguarding

Ability to influence and engage

Problem-solving and creative approach

Education

Registered Healthcare Professional qualification

Job description

Overview

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Governance and Safeguarding Manager

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Location: Rugby, Warwickshire

Hours: 37.5

Interview Date: 7th October 2025, Rugby

Salary: £46,244 per annum

Benefits: Enhanced annual leave, additional annual leave purchase options, enhanced sick pay, life assurance, Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes, a supportive, purpose-driven team, access to the Employee Assistance Programme

What You’ll Be Doing

The Governance & Safeguarding Manager is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety, safeguarding and governance within TAAS.

What We’re Looking For

• The individual must have a professional qualification aligned to safeguarding, preferably a Registered Healthcare Professional.
• Demonstrable evidence of behaviour in line with the core values of TAAS throughout career to date.
• Experience of managing governance and safeguarding in a similar organisation.
• Collaborative approach to achieving departmental and wider organisational objectives.
• Passion for the work that TAAS does.
• A flexible approach to allow adaptability to the changing needs of the organisation.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding within the UK.
• Ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Ability to translate the technical aspects of safeguarding into daily working practices across the organisation.
• Proven track record of matrix management with the ability to coach others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and use a creative approach to overcome issues and challenges.
• Desirable experience of working with volunteers.

What’s In It For You

At TAAS, you’ll be part of a passionate and committed charity that’s making a real difference every day. We value professionalism, compassion and teamwork — and we’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture. Whether it’s supporting emergency services from behind the scenes or helping shape the future of our leadership, you’ll play a crucial role in helping us save lives. The Air Ambulance Service isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to build a meaningful career. Click “Apply Now” and help us keep our helicopters flying and saving lives.

Compliance Responsibilities

In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:

• Health & Safety and Environment
• Safeguarding
• Data Protection
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Quality

You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above. The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

Environment

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles; individuals are respected and a diverse workforce is valued. Recruitment, employment and development are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice. TAAS is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults involved in our activities. All staff, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patients, donors and visitors share responsibility for safeguarding. New staff will complete relevant safeguarding training and adhere to our safer recruitment policy.

• Please note that we reserve the right to close this before the stated date, should the hiring manager deem there to be enough suitable applicants. We are currently recruiting for this role directly and do not require agency assistance at this time.