Strategic Head of Safeguarding and Protection

Education Authority; Armagh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a strategic leader for safeguarding and protection. The successful candidate will manage child protection services, ensuring legal compliance and effective service delivery across the education sector. Responsibilities include leading teams, developing policies, and engaging stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive senior leadership experience, a professional social work qualification, and a strong knowledge of child safeguarding legislation. This role is pivotal for ensuring safe educational environments.

Benefits

Equal Opportunities Employer

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in a senior leadership role.
• Sound knowledge of current safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Ability to manage financial resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage well-being and protection services.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation.
• Develop and lead policy for child protection and safeguarding.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Professional social work qualification

Job description

A regional education organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a strategic leader for safeguarding and protection. The successful candidate will manage child protection services, ensuring legal compliance and effective service delivery across the education sector. Responsibilities include leading teams, developing policies, and engaging stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive senior leadership experience, a professional social work qualification, and a strong knowledge of child safeguarding legislation. This role is pivotal for ensuring safe educational environments.