Safeguarding Implementation Manager

Age UK is currently looking to hire a Safeguarding Implementation Manager who is responsible for effectively safeguarding our people whilst adhering to legislation/regulations and best practice within the charity.

You will be a key point of contact for any safeguarding escalations alongside quality assuring our current safeguarding processes and providing suggestions where improvements can be adopted. As this role has direct reports we are seeking an experienced people manager who can develop employees.

This role offers hybrid working between home and a choice of the Ashburton (Devon), Blackpool or London office. Currently the Safeguarding team meet once a quarter in one of the respective offices.

Age UK internal grade - 5N

Must haves:

* Extensive experience of providing specialist knowledge and expertise in response to operational safeguarding incidents for adults and/or children in a charity or statutory organisation
* Detailed knowledge of legislation and best practice in relation to safeguarding adults and children, the Mental Capacity Act and Safer Recruitment legislation
* Ability to develop and implement a safeguarding quality assurance framework.
* Significant experience and expertise in safeguarding including development of policy and procedures, reporting, and developing good practice.
* Able to effectively present information to a range of audiences, both visually and audibly, including developing and delivering training and report writing.
* Proven ability to manage deadlines and be able to work autonomously, but also collegiately with colleagues across the Charity.
* Experience of leading a team and providing strong and effective leadership in change management.
* Proven ability to network, build relationships and to challenge senior managers appropriately and with a view to improving safeguarding practices. Good influencing/diplomacy skills and the ability to balance competing interests and objectives, whilst supporting others to do the same.

Great to haves:
* Knowledge of trauma informed practice
* Knowledge of LEAN methodology
* Knowledge of project management methodology

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.