Safeguarding Children's Partnership Business Manager

Cheshire East Council; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire East Council recherche un Business Manager pour diriger le partenariat de protection des enfants. Ce rôle stratégique implique de collaborer avec divers leaders, de diriger des opérations et de garantir que les pratiques de protection de l'enfance soient respectées. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience solide en leadership et en gestion multi-agence.

Benefits

34 jours de congés annuels

Flexibilité du travail

Programme de soutien aux employés

Cotisations de retraite améliorées

Réduction des cotisations pour adhésions à des gyms

Qualifications

• Expérience étendue en protection de l'enfance à des niveaux opérationnels et stratégiques.
• Confiance en tant que leader capable d'influencer les agences.
• Compréhension des législations et politiques de protection.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et gérer les fonctions stratégiques et opérationnelles du partenariat.
• Coordonner les examens de cas graves et les stratégies de participation.
• Représenter le partenariat à différents niveaux pour promouvoir les meilleures pratiques.

Skills

Leadership

Gestion de projets

Communication

Engagement inclusif

Education

Qualification professionnelle pertinente

Job description

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The Business Manager to the Safeguarding Children Partnership is a key role in in Cheshire East and will need to be a highly organised safeguarding professional, with extensive experience of working with children, young people and their families.

The role will work closely with senior leaders from health, education, police, and social care to ensure the partnership delivers on its priorities and makes a measurable difference, embedding a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and child-centred practice.

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for safeguarding children and driving multi-agency collaboration? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your work directly impacts the lives of children and families? If so, we want to hear from you.

We're offering an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated professional to lead the business operations of the Cheshire East Safeguarding Children Partnership (SCP). As the Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and coordinating effective multi-agency safeguarding arrangements across the borough.

You'll work closely with senior leaders from health, education, police, and social care to ensure the partnership delivers on its priorities and makes a measurable difference. Your leadership will help embed a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and child-centred practice.

The role will:

• Lead and manage the strategic and operational functions of the partnership, including business planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate serious case reviews, rapid reviews, and learning reviews to drive improvements in safeguarding practice.
• Develop and implement participation strategies to ensure the voices of children, young people, and families shape service delivery.
• Manage a small, dedicated team and oversee budgets, communications, and training programmes.
• Represent the partnership at local, regional, and national levels, promoting best practice and innovation.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a confident leader with extensive experience in multi-agency safeguarding at both operational and strategic levels.
• Have strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire across agencies.
• Have a commitment to restorative practice, continuous improvement, and inclusive engagement.
• Have a relevant professional qualification and good understanding of safeguarding legislation and policy.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

If you have any further questions regarding this position or the application process please get in touch with us at [e-mail] .

Interviews are expected to take place on 22/23 July and there will be an opportunity to meet safeguarding partners informally in the afternoon of 21 July.

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave - Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There's no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off-Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics Tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!