Operational Lead (Conference & Reviewing)

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement 10%

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an Operational Lead (Conference & Reviewing) to provide inspirational leadership to our CP Chairs and ensure efficient multiagency child protection conferences across the county. The role requires a social work qualification, experience with looked after children and the statutory reviewing process, and the ability to deliver high support with high challenge.

With a 37-hour week and a salary of £59,557-£61,922 per annum plus a 10% market supplement, the post supports

Qualifications

• Social work qualification and proven experience with looked after children.
• Experience of the statutory reviewing process.
• Ability to lead multiagency conferences and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to CP Chairs and ensure efficient conferences countywide.
• Manage delivery of CP Chair team's core functions in safeguarding responsibilities.
• Collaborate with operational managers to meet targets and ensure quality services.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Multitasking

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

Our Conference and Reviewing service plays an important role in Wiltshire’s journey to excellence. We are an innovative and agile workforce, focusing our efforts on the well‑being of our children and residents looking for our next Operational Lead. We take pride in our innovative spirit, constantly exploring avenues to elevate our services for the improvement of our communities. As part of our progressive approach, we're transforming child protection conferences to be more family‑friendly and empowering. We aim to encourage families to take ownership of their plans, fostering positive change through high support and high challenge. 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.

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.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

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

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 customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

Location: Trowbridge, BA14 8JN

Working pattern: On-site

Contract: Full-time

Job type: Permanent

Closing date: 10 Nov 2026