Safeguarding Manager

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,090 - 46,555; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy extra leave

Paid volunteer days

Cycle-to-work schemes

Group Personal Pension scheme

London Weighting Allowance

Death in Service benefit

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is seeking a Safeguarding Manager to lead its safeguarding initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive safeguarding experience at a senior level, guiding staff while ensuring compliance with legislation. Responsibilities include managing risks, leading investigations, and fostering a culture of safety within the organization. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and excellent benefits, including paid volunteer days and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading safeguarding investigations and shaping policies.
• Background in developing and improving safeguarding frameworks.
• Knowledge of indicators of abuse and neglect.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with safeguarding legislation.
• Manage complex safeguarding concerns with sound judgement.
• Support Designated Safeguarding Officers in their roles.

Skills

Extensive safeguarding experience

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Strong background in policy development

Ability to assess and manage safeguarding concerns

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Senior Resourcing Consultant at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust

Safeguarding Manager

UK-wide, with some travel across the UK

£42,323 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Ref: 103RECa

Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working

Base: Hybrid with the opportunity to work from any Walk Wheel Cycle Hub

Contract: Permanent

ABOUT THE ROLE

Safeguarding Manager

Team: Planning Governance and Assurance

As Safeguarding Manager, you will be the trusted guide and lead voice for Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. Your role is to nurture a safe and welcoming environment for everyone connected to the charity. You will bring expertise and thoughtful coordination to safeguarding matters, helping colleagues feel supported and confident. You will carefully assess risks and put clear, practical steps in place to reduce them, always strengthening the charity’s safeguarding framework. You will inspire and uphold a positive safeguarding culture, encouraging every team member to follow policies with care and compassion. This position is about protecting people, building trust, and ensuring that safety is woven into the heart of everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You will lead Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s compliance with safeguarding requirements and legislation, ensuring safety is always central to our work.
• You will take a proactive role in spotting safeguarding risks and will design supportive plans to reduce or resolve any issues.
• You will guide and nurture the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) network, offering kind and steady line management to DSOs while fostering a culture of care and responsibility across the charity.

Key Responsibilities

• You will take care of complex or serious safeguarding concerns, using sound judgement to apply the Serious Incident Policy and report matters to the appropriate governing bodies.
• You will collaborate with Directors and Heads across the charity, helping to promote safeguarding awareness and good practice throughout the UK.
• You will elevate safeguarding issues directly to the Executive Safeguarding Lead and other senior colleagues when needed, offering thoughtful recommendations on actions and solutions that protect and support everyone involved.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys:

• Helping people feel safe and supported every day.
• Working with clear steps and guidance to make a real difference.
• Building positive relationships and working together as a team.
• Solving problems in a calm and practical way.
• Learning new things and improving how we keep people safe.
• Making sure everyone understands what to do and feels confident doing it.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• You bring extensive safeguarding experience at a senior level, including leading investigations, shaping policies, and guiding staff through training.
• You have a strong background in assessing, developing, and improving safeguarding frameworks, ensuring that policies, procedures, systems, and governance align with legislation and best practice.
• You offer supportive advice and guidance on how safeguarding best practice can be applied in real situations, helping colleagues at all levels while building positive and trusting relationships.
• You hold deep knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and recognised best practice.
• You understand the different types and indicators of abuse, neglect, and other safeguarding concerns, and you know how to manage them effectively to keep people safe.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Application deadline: 23:59, 11 January 2026.
• Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 19 January 2026
• To apply, please complete our online application form.
• We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
• Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

Want to explore more roles?

You can find full details about all our current job openings at: http://www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/about-us/vacancies.

Our Values

• We are always learning
• Championing equity
• Taking ownership
• Delivering Together