Safeguarding Business Support Team Lead (Hybrid)

Wakefield Council; Wrenthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted public transport

Cycle to work

Staff leisure facilities discounts

Free 12 weeks exercise program

Job summary

Wakefield Council in the Children & Young People’s Direct orate is seeking a Safeguarding Business Support Team Leader to oversee a team delivering high-quality, confidential administrative support for safeguarding across the Council.

Under the Business Support Manager, you will manage operations across several locations, drive a high-performing team, and collaborate with managers to enhance systems while ensuring accurate minutes and exceptional customer care.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a safeguarding or children’s services business support team.
• Ability to manage workloads, priorities and meet service demands.
• Strong communication with a wide range of stakeholders and accurate minute taking.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day line management and supervision of Business Support staff.
• Ensure a reliable, efficient, and confidential service.
• Record and produce minutes for meetings with tight deadlines.
• Support recruitment, training and development of staff.
• Work with managers to improve systems and processes.

Job description

Wakefield Council in the Children & Young People’s Direct orate is seeking a Safeguarding Business Support Team Leader to oversee a team delivering high-quality, confidential administrative support for safeguarding across the Council.

Under the Business Support Manager, you will manage operations across several locations, drive a high-performing team, and collaborate with managers to enhance systems while ensuring accurate minutes and exceptional customer care.