Joint Safeguarding Business Manager

Dudley Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Dudley is seeking a Joint Safeguarding Business Manager to lead safeguarding efforts for vulnerable populations. This role involves championing best practices, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and managing the Safeguarding Partnership Business Unit. Candidates should have senior-level safeguarding experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to improving community welfare. The position involves in-office attendance for 3+ days per week or full-time onsite work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Job Details

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Working Arrangements

Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro‑rated) or onsite full time.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and will anonymise personal data as part of the recruitment process. Please ensure you have removed any identifying information from attachments before uploading.

Application Instructions

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. We do not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

If you require support completing an online or paper application form, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or via email at [e-mail]. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [e-mail].

Attached Documents

• Employee Benefits List.pdf