Safeguarding Manager
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Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
£ 40215 - 41930
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Safeguarding Manager
Manager 2B
Publish date: 19 December 2025
Closing date: at 12pm on 30 January 2026
Salary: 40215.20 - 41930.40 Pro rata to 0.8FTE
Hours: 0.8FTE (4 days per week)
Overview
West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England serving an area of 902km square and a population of more than 2.9 million people.
Our vision is Making the West Midlands safer stronger and healthier.
This vision and the strategic goals outlined in Our Strategy are what drives the people professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Prevention Team for an experienced Safeguarding Manager. As one of our 2 x Safeguarding Managers you will jointly act as the Delegated Designated Safeguarding Lead.
This post is subject to ongoing finance approval.
In line with current legislation. You will also give professional advice and guidance in relation to Safeguarding so that our staff and volunteers can effectively safeguard themselves and others.
The post is being offered as a temporary contract for 6 months.
Please note that this post is0.8FTE (4 days per week) subject to ongoing finance approval due in February The preference is for the postholder to be at work on Thursday and Friday plus two other weekdays. This will provide maximum cover for the organisation and an opportunity for collaboration with the other Safeguarding Manager.
Responsibilities
The Safeguarding Manager will:
lead and manage the safeguarding responsibilities across the organisation
work with our Safeguarding Oversight and Assurance Group internal departments local authorities and other organisations to further develop coordinate and quality assure safeguarding policy process and practice within WMFS
ensure that WMFS effectively discharges its safeguarding duty and that policy process and practice is in responsibility
give professional advice and guidance in relation to Safeguarding so that our staff and volunteers can effectively safeguard themselves and others.
Experience and skills
Skills and behaviours:
Our commitment to safeguarding within our communities remains a central focus. We are looking for individuals with the skills to further develop and embed excellent safeguarding practice. We are looking for candidates who bring the following skills:
ability to take responsibility and make decisions at a strategic and operational level
able to work on own initiative and to work in an autonomous environment but adapt to team working when required
be self-motivated persistent and can persuade and influence others to adopt new initiatives
highly developed interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills
knowledge of local government and public sector governance and policy making structures
able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development.
Qualifications and experience:
Ideally the applicant should have the following qualifications and experience:
Relevant knowledge and experience of safeguarding ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or similar role
Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and a robust understanding of good practice
Experience of networking partnership development management and evaluation
Ideally a degree level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent relevant role-related experience
Supervisory experience
Experience of developing strategy and plans.
Benefits
We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:
- flexible and agile working arrangements
- free on-site gym facilities
- free on-site parking.
We also offer access to an in-house occupational health (OH) facility including OH health and fitness advisors sports therapists physiotherapists cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.
In addition employees have access to:
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- wellbeing programmes
- blue light discounts across many retailers through partner schemes
- Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee) with access to discounted products and services.
Diversity
We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service we particularly encourage applications from these groups.
WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member. Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check qualifications medical clearance identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
How to apply
Send your CV and a covering letter detailing previous experience to outline your suitability for the role.
Questions
If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal discussion please contact Emily Fernandez on or by email at @
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
