Safeguarding PA and Office Manager

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is looking for a Safeguarding PA and Office Manager. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support, manage the office, and coordinate internal and external meetings. This role involves maintaining effective systems for safeguarding processes and liaising with various stakeholders. Commitment to organizational values and supporting safeguarding initiatives are key aspects of this position. The application deadline is 15 Dec 2025.

Responsibilities

• Act as Personal Assistant to the Associate Chief Nurse for Safeguarding.
• Coordinate diaries, organize internal and external meetings.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Safeguarding Leadership Team.
• Manage the running of the TFSS Admin Team.
• Implement systems/databases for managing safeguarding processes.
• Liaise with staff and professionals responsible for safeguarding.
• Handle general office management tasks.
• Line-manage the Safeguarding Administrative staff.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. An opportunity has arisen within the Think Family Safeguarding Service (TFSS) for a Safeguarding PA and Office Manager. The post holder will be based at Christopher Home, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, working predominantly from this site but will also support and work across all elements of the service located at other Trust sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Personal Assistant to the Associate Chief Nurse for Safeguarding and Operational Head of Safeguarding, supporting the Named Safeguarding Practitioners within the TFSS.
• Coordinate diaries, organise internal and external meetings, distribute agendas and papers, produce accurate minutes and action logs, and follow up on identified actions.
• Provide comprehensive, efficient, and high‑quality administrative support to the Safeguarding Leadership Team and other members of the Think Family Safeguarding Service.
• Manage the effective and responsive running of the TFSS Admin Team, ensuring confidentiality of information throughout all duties involved.
• Implement and maintain coherent systems/databases to facilitate the management and analysis of safeguarding and children in care processes, using a variety of software programmes.
• Liaise with staff within and outside the organisation, including all professionals responsible for safeguarding.
• Handle general office management tasks such as ordering equipment and stationery to meet the needs of the service.
• Line‑manage the Safeguarding Administrative staff.

Commitment to People, Values and Support

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust values a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. Our values are placed at the centre of our patient care and staff engagement.

COVID‑19 Vaccination

COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients. While vaccination is not a condition of employment, we encourage staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, helpful advice and information are available by contacting [e-mail].

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.