Safeguarding Manager – North Wales Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Wales; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service organization is looking for a dedicated Safeguarding Manager to lead safeguarding practices across the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service. This critical leadership role involves developing and implementing effective safeguarding strategies while ensuring compliance and providing guidance to staff. Applicants must have Welsh language skills and a strong commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals. The successful candidate will oversee all safeguarding concerns and collaborate with senior leaders to maintain high standards of safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding management and leadership roles.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse communities.
• Ability to develop and implement safeguarding strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen safeguarding practices across the organization.
• Ensure compliance and provide expert guidance in safeguarding.
• Work with teams to manage safeguarding concerns effectively.

Skills

Welsh language skills

Leadership

Compliance management

Safeguarding practices

Job description

Safeguarding Manager – North Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Safeguarding Manager

37 hours per week
NWFRS Grade 9 £42,839 – £46,142 per annum

Are you passionate about protecting vulnerable individuals and ensuring the highest standards of safety and wellbeing?

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Manager to lead and strengthen our safeguarding practices across the organisation.

As we respond to evolving challenges and the diverse needs of the communities we serve, we remain committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for everyone. This role is central to ensuring that safeguarding is embedded in everything we do.

As our Safeguarding Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing robust safeguarding strategies and policies. Reporting to the Head of Prevention, this is a critical leadership position where you will oversee compliance, provide expert guidance, and drive continuous improvement in safeguarding standards.

You will work closely with senior leaders, operational teams, and external partners to ensure that all staff understand their responsibilities and that safeguarding concerns are managed effectively and sensitively.

Please note that the successful postholder will require Welsh language skills to communicate effectively with service users in North Wales.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks
including a DBS Check, Drug and Alcohol test and satisfactory
references. If a positive disclosure (spent or unspent) is received on the DBS, a risk based approach on managing the information will be adopted by the Service and a reasonable and proportionate decision is then made regarding the current or prospective employee. Further information can be found here.

To apply, please complete and submit your application pack by
email to: [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of application forms is
12.00 noon, 16/01/2026
with interviews taking place w/c 26/01/2026

The closing date will be strictly adhered to, and no exceptions will apply.