Arbuthnot Yon
Head of Safeguarding - UK
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Head of Safeguarding – Permanent | Remote with occasional travel
I'm delighted to be partnering with a growing, multi-site organisation where safeguarding is seen as a leadership priority, not just a compliance requirement.
The Head of Safeguarding role is a senior, high-impact opportunity where you will be the functional lead for safeguarding across multiple jurisdictions. With a wide brief and high level of responsibility, you will lead the independent, second-line safeguarding function, setting the framework, providing oversight and assurance, and giving operational leaders the constructive challenge they need to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality practice.
What you'll be doing:
- Owning a coherent safeguarding framework that embeds Group standards alongside local legal and regulatory requirements across each jurisdiction
- Leading the Compliance & Reporting function and a team of Compliance Assurance Inspectors delivering an unannounced, evidence-based inspection programme
- Turning incidents, investigations and regulatory findings into themes, insight and lasting improvements to standards, guidance and learning
- Producing clear, evidence-based reporting for senior leadership, Group and board-level governance forums
- Building trusted relationships with stakeholders at every level, from on-site teams and operational leaders to regulators, Group and the board
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What we're looking for:
- In-depth safeguarding knowledge, ideally from early years, education, children's services or a similarly regulated environment
- Senior experience in a large, multi-site organisation, implementing and overseeing safeguarding or compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
- A track record of leading specialist teams, ideally covering assurance, audit, inspection or compliance
- The credibility and confidence to influence and challenge constructively, up to and including board level
- A calm, resilient and evidence-based approach, with a real passion for safeguarding excellence
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The role is remote, with occasional travel to sites and head office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that values and empowers its members whilst providing an extremely supportive and friendly working environment.
To apply or for more info please contact:
- Kate Mazzag: kate@aysearch.com 07769946081
- Victoria Moore: victoria@aysearch.com 07971666134
Due to a high volume of applications, we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.
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