Strategic Service Manager, Multi-Agency Child Protection

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Service Manager for the Multi Agency Child Protection Team to lead and shape safeguarding practice in Nottingham. You will drive high-quality interventions, coordinate across partners, and ensure timely risk management.

The role reports to the Head of Service and requires a strong track record of developing staff and delivering outcomes for children and families. The post involves strategic leadership of professionals across social care and partner agencies,

Qualifications

• Experience leading child protection or safeguarding services.
• Proven ability to develop staff and embed reflective practice.
• Strong track record in improving outcomes for vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Multi Agency Child Protection Team.
• Oversee service performance, quality assurance and practice development.
• Work collaboratively across social care, education, health and police to drive improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic oversight

Child protection

Job description

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Service Manager for the Multi Agency Child Protection Team to lead and shape safeguarding practice in Nottingham. You will drive high-quality interventions, coordinate across partners, and ensure timely risk management.

The role reports to the Head of Service and requires a strong track record of developing staff and delivering outcomes for children and families. The post involves strategic leadership of professionals across social care and partner agencies,