Safeguarding Operations Manager

Join the House of Commons as our Safeguarding Operations Manager where you will play a pivotal role in protecting children and adults at risk across UK Parliament. At the heart of the bicameral Safeguarding Team, you will lead the day-to-day management of complex safeguarding casework, working closely with statutory partners and providing expert advice and professional judgement. This is a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen safeguarding practice within one of the UK's most high-profile and distinctive workplaces, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of everyone who comes into contact with Parliament. You will also drive the development of Parliament's Safeguarding Practitioner Network, deliver training, and lead key projects to embed consistent, high-quality safeguarding standards across both Houses and Joint Departments. Working alongside senior leaders and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will help shape a forward-thinking safeguarding service and make a meaningful, lasting impact, This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office.

• A minimum of a Level 3 Safeguarding Qualification or equivalent;
• Evidence of maintaining professional knowledge of safeguarding through continuous professional development;
• Experience of project management and the ability to allocate work to others and oversee delivery;
• Experience of leading, developing, and training a network of practitioners or first points of contact and experience of working effectively as part of a small specialist team and collaboratively across organisational boundaries;
• Experience of acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead or equivalent senior safeguarding practitioner;
• Good influencing and stakeholder management skills and strong written and oral communication skills.
  
  Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent
Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.