Joint Safeguarding Business Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Brierley Hill; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional safeguarding partnership is seeking a Joint Safeguarding Business Manager to lead strategic initiatives and manage multi-agency partnerships aimed at protecting vulnerable individuals. This pivotal role requires proven experience in safeguarding at a senior level, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with statutory regulations. The position entails a mix of office-based work and the potential for full-time onsite engagement. Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Benefits

Employee Benefits List

Qualifications

• Experience leading safeguarding in complex, multi-agency environments.
• Ability to deliver results and influence best practices.
• Strong communication skills necessary for partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Champion safeguarding across Dudley ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Lead the strategic development of partnership priorities.
• Manage the Safeguarding Partnership Business Unit.

Skills

Proven experience in safeguarding at a senior level

Strong knowledge of statutory requirements

Exceptional leadership skills

Strategic planning skills

Job description

Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a real difference for vulnerable children, young people, and adults? We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Joint Safeguarding Business Manager to lead and drive the work of the Dudley Safeguarding People Partnership.

This is a pivotal role at the heart of multi-agency collaboration, where you will:

• Champion safeguarding across Dudley, ensuring compliance with legislation and statutory guidance.
• Lead strategic development and operational delivery of partnership priorities to reduce abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Manage and coordinate the Safeguarding Partnership Business Unit, overseeing governance, quality assurance, and workforce development.
• Represent Dudley regionally and nationally, influencing best practice and driving continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for shaping safeguarding strategies, managing statutory reviews, preparing for inspections, and ensuring robust quality assurance frameworks. This role demands strong leadership, excellent partnership skills, and the ability to deliver results in a complex, high-profile environment.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in safeguarding at a senior level.
• Strong knowledge of statutory requirements and multi‑agency working.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a tangible impact on people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help us make Dudley a safer place for everyone.

Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro-rata) or Onsite full time

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Attached documents

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• Employee Benefits List.pdf