Safeguarding Admin & Coordination Manager

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Safeguarding Office Manager to provide administrative and organisational support to the Head of Safeguarding and Named Leads. The role sits at the heart of safeguarding services, helping the team operate efficiently.

You will manage meetings, diaries, and governance processes, supervise the safeguarding administrator, and act as a primary contact for internal and external partners, with a strong focus on confidentiality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the administrative function of the Safeguarding Service, providing high-level support to the Head of Safeguarding and Named Leads.
• Organise and manage meetings, events, agendas, minutes, and action plans, ensuring actions are tracked and completed on time.
• Provide business and administrative support for a wide range of safeguarding activities and initiatives.
• Manage complex diaries and priorities, helping senior colleagues make the best use of their time.
• Supervise and support the Safeguarding Administrator, including performance reviews, development, and wellbeing support.
• Act as a key point of contact for both telephone and email enquiries from internal and external partners, handling sensitive and complex enquiries professionally and confidentially.
• Maintain safeguarding systems, records, intranet content, and electronic documentation to support governance, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure office resources, equipment, and processes are managed efficiently and effectively.
• Promote excellent communication across the safeguarding team and partner agencies, helping to share learning and best practice.

Job description

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Safeguarding Office Manager to provide administrative and organisational support to the Head of Safeguarding and Named Leads. The role sits at the heart of safeguarding services, helping the team operate efficiently.

You will manage meetings, diaries, and governance processes, supervise the safeguarding administrator, and act as a primary contact for internal and external partners, with a strong focus on confidentiality and accuracy.