Safeguarding Adults & Community Safety Board Business Manager

Wokingham Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Safeguarding Adults & Community Safety Board Business Manager. This full-time role involves strategic support to the Board, overseeing safeguarding reviews and audits, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance community safety and adult safeguarding. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in safeguarding and community safety alongside an understanding of relevant legislation. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Free onsite gym

Salary sacrifice schemes

Lifestyle discounts

24/7 wellbeing helpline

Qualifications

• Significant experience in safeguarding and community safety.
• Understanding of adult safeguarding legislation and guidance.
• Professional integrity and commitment to community wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Safeguarding Adults and Community Safety Board strategically.
• Oversee reviews and audits in safeguarding and community safety.
• Act as a contact for Board members and external partners.

Skills

Safeguarding

Community safety

Partnership working

Legislation compliance

Education

Degree in social work, public administration, criminology or community safety

Job description

Overview

Safeguarding Adults & Community Safety Board Business Manager

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £52,414 - £57,870 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 09/11/2025 at 23:00
Reference: ASC001

We have a brand-new opportunity available for a Safeguarding Adults & Community Safety Board Business Manager to join our team here at Wokingham Borough Council on a full time, permanent basis.

Are you ready to shape the future of adult safeguarding and community safety in a council area that’s ambitious, innovative and partnership focussed?

We are looking for a Safeguarding Adults & Community Safety Board Business Manager, based in our newly established Boards Business Unit, dedicated to driving synergy and excellence across adult safeguarding and community safety.

As the Business Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our Safeguarding Adults & Community Safety Board, leading the coordination, management, and administration of the Board’s activities. This pivotal role empowers you to enable the Board to meet its statutory responsibilities to safeguard adults at risk and deliver our community safety priorities. You’ll champion multiagency collaboration, support strategic priorities, and help us deliver real impact for residents in Wokingham.

At Wokingham, we’re proud to be a forward-thinking council, recently recognised as one of the top-performing local authorities in the country and rated as Good, with elements of Outstanding (including in Partnership) in our latest CQC Local Authority Assessment. We have strong partnerships with Health Partners, Police, Fire and Probation Services as well as across the voluntary sector and are committed to collaborating to achieve excellent outcomes for our residents.

Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
• An excellent local government pension scheme
• Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
• Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
• A range of local & lifestyle discounts
• An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic support to the Safeguarding Adults and Community Safety Board, including the development and implementation of business plans, annual reports, and board-wide policies.
• Oversee Safeguarding Adult Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews, adult safeguarding and community safety audits, and learning processes, supporting partners to act on recommendations and embed best practice.
• Develop and maintain robust information management systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with GDPR and relevant legislation across safeguarding and safety workstreams.
• Act as a central contact for Board members, stakeholders, and external partners, ensuring effective information sharing and collaborative working across adult safeguarding and community safety issues.
• Develop and maintain professionals and public facing web enabled platforms across adult safeguarding and community safety workstreams.

Candidate requirements

• Significant experience in safeguarding, community safety, partnership working, within health, social care, policing or relevant sectors.
• Comprehensive understanding of adult safeguarding legislation, community safety statutory guidance and effective multiagency working.
• Professional integrity, discretion, and a strong commitment to prompting the wellbeing and safety of adults at risk and the wider community
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (e.g. social work, public administration, criminology, community safety) is desirable.
• Advantageous for candidates to have experience of working strategically within Local Government, Health, Police, Fire or Probation

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

How to apply

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

For an informal discussion, please contact Lorna Pearce, Service Director of Safeguarding, Quality and Governance via email: HIDDEN_EMAIL

Closing Date: 9th November 2025, 11pm

Interview Date: Week commencing 17th or 24th November 2025 (Subject to change)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks and other relevant employment checks.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) is allowed as a tool, but applications relying too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting.

Wokingham Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Please apply online via the link provided. We do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.