Nottinghamshire County Council
Development Manager
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Development Manager
Development Manager Vacancy
Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP)
Salary
£47,181 – £52,413 per annum
Vacancy Details
- Type: Fixed Term
- Work Pattern: Full Time (37 hours per week)
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: Meadow House, Mansfield, NG18 2TB
- Working Arrangements: Hybrid
- Closing Date: 19 July 2026, 23:55
- Interview Date: 3 August 2026
- Number of Posts: 1
Competency Framework: Tier 6
Download Job Description | NSCP Website | Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Arrangements
About the Role
The Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP) is seeking an experienced Development Manager for its partnership team, who supports strategic safeguarding and independent reviews within Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC).
This opportunity is pivotal in addressing critical safeguarding challenges, including:
- Leading serious child safeguarding case reviews
- Contributing to child death reviews
- Ensuring effective implementation of Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (as defined by statutory guidance)
- Driving continuous improvement across partnerships to enhance outcomes for children and young people
The Development Manager will:
- Act as a collaborative leadership champion within the safeguarding ecosystem
- Foster a strengths-based approach to complex cases
- Turn data into actionable insights for policy and practice improvement
You will work closely with health, police, NCC, and external safeguarding partners, retaining a deep focus on evidence-based, child-centred solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Rapid Review Reports: Gather, analyse, and synthesise safeguarding-related data for reports to inform partner responses.
- Cross-Agency Collaboration: Strongly champion multi-disciplinary working, ensuring alignment at all levels.
- Legislation & Guidance: Maintain comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding laws (e.g., Care Act, Children Act, Working Together TO Guides).
- Personal Development: Use review findings to coach and guide partner agencies toward better decisions.
- Cultural Change: Embed a strengths-based ethos throughout local safeguarding processes.
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Essential Requirements
- Qualifications:
- A professional qualification relevant to safeguarding (e.g., Social Work, Children’s Rights advocacy, Psychology, or Law).
- Experience:
- Minimum 5 years in safeguarding/child protection across statutory or partner agencies (NHS, police, local authorities, or non-profits).
- Strategic leadership in deadly serious case or serious case reviews.
- Robust experience writing detailed policy & procedural documentation.
- Experience working closely with NCC or police partners is preferred but not essential.
- Skills:
- Demonstrable organisational and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Extreme attention to building trust and relational credibility across diverse organisations.
- Proficiency with MS Office tools (e.g., advanced Word, PowerPoint, Excel sharing models).
Desirable Extras
- Expertise in academic child death review methodologies.
- Experience with balancing urgency and legal due process in safeguarding practice.
- Knowledge of Nottinghamshire-specific safeguarding strategies (advantageous).
About Our Approach
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We follow ‘Our Nottinghamshire Approach’—a strengths-based model at every interaction with children, young people, and families. Our mantra:
“Listening to the voice of children and families enables us to respond in a timely and effective manner”.
Key values: Collaboration | Empathy | Innovation | Accountability
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Benefits & Additional Details
Support Offered
- Supervision & Mentoring: Regular professional mentorship to combat casework stresses.
- Business Support: Dedicated administrative and data-analysis support.
Council Values
✅ Disability Confident Leader Accreditation: Nottinghamshire CC actively promotes neurodivergent and disabled applicants for guaranteed interviews—if you meet the criteria, let us know. ✅ Formal Job Share Policy: Available for qualified candidates seeking alternative work patterns. ✅ Equal & Inclusive Culture: We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds; commitment to safeguarding is essential for all roles.
Specific Commitments
- Appointment contingent upon DBS clearance disclosure.
- Appropriate training provided in safeguarding obligations.
- A desire to ush in a culture of transparent accountability—our only goal is preventing harm and supporting vulnerable children.
Informal Inquiry
For questions about the role: 📞 John Scaysbrook: 0115 977 3853 ✉️ john.scaysbrook@nottscc.gov.uk
For NCC employees: This role may also be available via secondment. Contact your line manager for formal approval before applying.
Prepared to champion safeguarding excellence? Apply by the closing date in 2026.
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