Operational Lead (Conference & Reviewing)

Wiltshire Council; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% market supplement

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an Operational Lead (Conference & Reviewing) to provide inspirational leadership to the CP Chair team and ensure efficient multiagency child protection conferences across the county. You will lead day-to-day delivery of core functions, collaborating with operational managers to fulfil safeguarding responsibilities.

You will bring a social work qualification, experience with looked after children and statutory reviewing processes.

Qualifications

• Social work qualification required with experience in looked after children and statutory reviewing.
• Ability to lead multiagency conferences and manage safeguarding responsibilities.
• Strong organisational and leadership capabilities with a track record of meeting targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to the CP Chair team across the county.
• Lead delivery of core CP Chair functions and collaborate with operational managers.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Multitasking

Target-driven

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Operational Lead (Conference & Reviewing)

Salary: £59,557 - £61,922 per annum (Inclusive of 10% market supplement payment)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: 18 November 2026

Main duties of the job

As the operational lead, you will provide inspirational leadership to our dedicated team of Child Protection Chairs, ensuring the efficiency of multiagency child protection conferences across the county. Day-to-day, you will manage the delivery of the CP Chair team's core functions, collaborating closely with operational managers at all levels to fulfil the Local Authority's safeguarding responsibilities.

You will bring excellent organisational skills, and the ability to multitask and meet demanding targets. A social work qualification, proven experience of looked after children and the statutory reviewing process is essential. Whilst having an excellent understanding of the issues affecting children and young people, their families, and carers.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families and desire to work for an OUTSTANDING service that values success, invests in staff development, and promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible options, we want to hear from you!

This position comes with a 10% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

About us

Why us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

• As the operational lead, you will provide inspirational leadership to our dedicated team of Child Protection Chairs, ensuring the efficiency of multiagency child protection conferences across the county. Day-to-day, you will manage the delivery of the CP Chair team's core functions, collaborating closely with operational managers at all levels to fulfil the Local Authority's safeguarding responsibilities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.