Safeguarding Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in Birmingham is seeking a Safeguarding Manager to oversee safeguarding policies and provide guidance. The ideal candidate will have relevant safeguarding experience and strong interpersonal skills. This temporary role requires commitment to community safety and offers flexible working arrangements along with numerous on-site benefits, including a gym and parking. Join a dedicated team focused on making the West Midlands safer.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Free on-site gym facilities

Free on-site parking

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Relevant knowledge and experience of safeguarding, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and a robust understanding of good practice.
• Experience of networking and partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage safeguarding responsibilities across the organisation.
• Work with internal departments and local authorities to enhance safeguarding policies.
• Provide professional advice and guidance on safeguarding.

Skills

Ability to take responsibility and make decisions

Work on own initiative

Highly developed interpersonal skills

Knowledge of local government governance

Commitment to continuous professional development

Education

Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Safeguarding Manager

Manager 2B

Publish date: 19 December 2025

Closing date: at 12pm on 30 January 2026

Salary:£40,215.20 - £41,930.40Pro rata to 0.8FTE

Hours: 0.8FTE (4 days per week)

Overview

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of more than 2.9 million people.

Our vision is ‘Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier’.

This vision and the strategic goals outlined in ‘Our Strategy’ are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Prevention Team for an experienced Safeguarding Manager. As one of our 2 x Safeguarding Managers, you will jointly act as the Delegated Designated Safeguarding Lead.

This post is subject to ongoing finance approval.

In line with current legislation. You will also give professional advice and guidance in relation to Safeguarding so that our staff and volunteers can effectively safeguard themselves and others.

The post is being offered as a temporary contract for 6 months.

Please note that this post is0.8FTE (4 days per week) subject to ongoing finance approval, due in February The preference is for the postholder to be at work on Thursday and Friday plus two other weekdays. This will provide maximum cover for the organisation and an opportunity for collaboration with the other Safeguarding Manager.

Responsibilities

• lead and manage the safeguarding responsibilities across the organisation
• work with our Safeguarding Oversight and Assurance Group, internal departments, local authorities, and other organisations, to further develop, coordinate and quality assure safeguarding policy, process, and practice within WMFS
• ensure that WMFS effectively discharges it’s safeguarding duty and that policy, process and practice is in responsibility
• give professional advice and guidance in relation to Safeguarding so that our staff and volunteers can effectively safeguard themselves and others.

Experience and skills

• Your commitment to safeguarding within our communities remains a central focus. We are looking for individuals with the skills to further develop and embed excellent safeguarding practice. We are looking for candidates who bring the following skills:
• ability to take responsibility and make decisions at a strategic and operational level
• able to work on own initiative and to work in an autonomous environment but adapt to team working when required
• be self-motivated, persistent and can persuade and influence others to adopt new initiatives
• highly developed interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills
• knowledge of local government and public sector governance and policy making structures
• able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant knowledge and experience of safeguarding, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or similar role
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and a robust understanding of good practice
• Experience of networking, partnership development, management, and evaluation
• Ideally a degree level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent relevant role-related experience
• Supervisory experience
• Experience of developing strategy and plans.

Benefits

We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:

• flexible and agile working arrangements
• free, on-site gym facilities
• free, on-site parking.

We also offer access to an in-house occupational health (OH) facility, including OH health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.

In addition, employees have access to:

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• wellbeing programmes
• ‘blue light’ discounts across many retailers, through partner schemes
• Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee), with access to discounted products and services.

Diversity

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member. Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

How to apply

Send your CV and a covering letter, detailing previous experience to outline your suitability for the role.

Questions

If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact Emily Fernandez on 07973 810510 or by email at [e-mail]

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