Safeguarding Operations Lead (Hybrid) & Training Network

House of Commons; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Civil Service pension

Flexible working

Training & development

Hybrid working

Job summary

House of Commons is seeking a Safeguarding Operations Manager to lead safeguarding casework and drive professional practice across UK Parliament. You will guide partners, deliver training, and oversee key safeguarding projects.

The role involves developing the Safeguarding Practitioner Network and working with senior leaders to embed consistent standards in both Houses and Joint Departments. Hybrid work with 40% in-office time.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Safeguarding Qualification or equivalent.
• Evidence of maintaining safeguarding knowledge via CPD.
• Experience in project management and delivery.
• Experience leading a network of practitioners and cross‑organisational collaboration.
• Experience as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead or senior practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day safeguarding casework management.
• Provide expert advice and professional judgement to partners.
• Develop and lead Parliament's Safeguarding Practitioner Network.
• Deliver training and embed high‑quality safeguarding standards across Houses and Joint Departments.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to shape a forward‑thinking safeguarding service.

Skills

Project management

Network management

Stakeholder management

Communication (written & oral)

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Influencing

Education

Level 3 Safeguarding Qualification

Job description

House of Commons is seeking a Safeguarding Operations Manager to lead safeguarding casework and drive professional practice across UK Parliament. You will guide partners, deliver training, and oversee key safeguarding projects.

The role involves developing the Safeguarding Practitioner Network and working with senior leaders to embed consistent standards in both Houses and Joint Departments. Hybrid work with 40% in-office time.