Safeguarding and Partnership Lead

JT Recruit Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established client seeks a Safeguarding and Partnership Lead based in Coventry for a 1-year fixed-term contract. In this role, you will support the delivery of various strategic projects, manage a significant budget, and collaborate closely with external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong data input skills, logical problem-solving ability, and experience working with multiple data sets. This position requires a proactive approach, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently. Important compliance and reporting tasks are also integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of collating and arranging data.
• Driving licence required.
• Experience working with various data at once.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and roll out of VCMA and social programmes.
• Manage procurement activities for VCMA spend.
• Produce regular reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Track project outcomes using SROI and impact measurement tools.

Skills

Data input skills (speed and accuracy)

Logical thinking

Experience working with external stakeholders

Ability to act on own initiative

Computer literate, with understanding of MS Office

Job description

Safeguarding and Partnership lead required for our well established client based in Coventry

This is a 1 year Fixed Term Contract

Job Purpose :

To support the delivery and roll out of use of VCMA, social programmes strategy and RRP.

Job Role :

Support building and developing working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Ensure key deliverables are met within the portfolio of VCMA projects across the team and RRP obligations are fulfilled

Adapt to external operating and MI systems to work alongside the client to produce the same outcome

Work with third party partners and contractors to ensure accurate reporting of RRP data

Provide Data and KPIs on projects for internal reporting

Be The Face of the clientat Customer and Stakeholder events

Review and support the improvement of performance within the portfolio of VCMA projects

Be a part of a high performing, customer focused team and manage own impact on the wider Business goals

Record all costs associated with VCMA activities and ensure that the costs are being recorded in line with VCMA governance

Manage all procurement activities for VCMA spend including vendor set up, PO creation and receipting of goods and services. Ensure total spend tracker is updated

Organise internal and external meetings

Collate and manage SharePoint areas across Sustainability and Social Purpose

Manage internal and external. boxes to ensure effective communication

Ensure GDPR compliance with customer details through RRP and VCMA

Arrange for data to be accurately reported in line with governance

Work alongside RRP team to fulfil our obligations in accurate reporting

Lead on the end-to-end delivery of Centre for Warmth projects across multiple regions.

Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, and delivery schedules.

Liaise with and agree funding with third parties to supports our customer base across the network

Ensure VCMA funds initiatives that support vulnerable customers, especially around energy affordability, safety, and wellbeing.

Ensure Projects must align with Ofgems criteria, measurable social return, and benefit gas consumers.

Play a part in managing a budget of £30 million across GD3, ensuring accurate allocation of funds and adherence to financial controls.

Oversee invoice processing and payment schedules, guaranteeing timely and compliant transactions.

Draft, review, and negotiate legally binding contracts with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders to protect organisational interests

Visit partners in their community and provide support on theirfunded projects

Monitor contract performance and compliance, addressing risks and resolving disputes effectively.

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure procurement and regulatory requirements are met.

Implement cost-control measures and identify opportunities for efficiency and savings.

Maintain accurate financial records and reporting for audits and governance reviews.

Support strategic decision-making through budget forecasting and variance analysis.

Track project outcomes using social return on investment (SROI) and other impact measurement tools.

Produce regular reports for internal and external stakeholders, including Ofgem.

Support the development of case studies and success stories to demonstrate programme impact.

Quantify benefits (e.g. reduced NHS costs, improved wellbeing).

Showcase success stories to Ofgem and internal stakeholders.

Use evaluation findings to inform future bids and strategy.

Identify opportunities to scale, replicate, or innovate Centre for Warmth models.

Contribute to strategic planning and future funding proposals.

In order to apply, you must possess the following :

Data input skills (speed and accuracy)

Logical thinking with the ability to resolve problems quickly and effectively

Computer literate, with basic understanding of MS Office packages

Experience of working with external stakeholders

Experience of working with various data at once

Experience of collating and arranging data

Driving licence

Ability to act on own initiative

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