The Nursing and Midwifery Council
Interim Senior Safeguarding Manager
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Senior Safeguarding Manager – Safeguarding Hub
Application Deadline: 13 July 2026
Department: Safeguarding Hub Employment Type: Fixed Term – Full Time (until 30th April 2027) Location: London or Edinburgh Reporting To: Nicola Burns-Muir Compensation: £67,087 – £80,150 per year
About the Role
Safeguarding is central to our mission as regulators of 850,000+ nursing and midwifery professionals across the UK. Our Safeguarding Hub ensures that:
- Vulnerable adults, children, and young people are protected.
- Risks are identified, assessed, and managed.
- Safeguarding is embedded across organisational operations.
This is a highly visible, impactful role, where your work will influence:
- Strategic decision-making at senior levels.
- Support for colleagues in complex safeguarding scenarios.
- Shaping safeguarding standards across the NMC.
Your Role & Impact
As Senior Safeguarding Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of safeguarding, ensuring: ✅ Safeguarding is integrated into policy, culture, and decision-making. ✅ Expert guidance on high-risk, complex safeguarding cases. ✅ Strategic leadership in reducing organisational risk.
Key Responsibilities:
- Command the Safeguarding Hub, ensuring cases are resolved efficiently and risks managed proactively.
- Collaborate with teams across Fitness to Practise, Legal Services, Public Support, and other functions.
- Provide critical advice for vulnerable individuals, balancing legal obligations and public protection.
- Drive continuous improvement—analysing trends, improving processes, and embedding organisational learning.
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You will also: ✔ Deputise for the Head of Safeguarding as needed. ✔ Represent the NMC at internal/external safeguarding forums.
What You’ll Bring
Essential Experience & Skills
You are an experienced safeguarding leader with: ✅ Advanced expertise in high-risk safeguarding (health, social care, or regulatory contexts). ✅ In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, multi-agency working, and organisational safeguarding frameworks. ✅ Proven track record in handling sensitive, high-profile cases—balancing evidence, risk, and stakeholder needs. ✅ Strong strategic and analytical skills—identifying patterns, mitigating risks, and informing system-wide improvements. ✅ Resilience and professional courage—challenging poor practice and prioritising public protection in difficult scenarios.
Key Qualities
- Passion for protecting vulnerable individuals.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusivity.
- Leadership and influencing ability—credible with senior teams and external partners.
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Interview Details
📅 Date: 28th July 2026 📏 Location: 23 Portland Place, London (in-person)
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- 30 days annual leave (25 statutory + 5 days extra).
- Enhanced pension contributions (including optional boosts up to 14% employer match).
- Life insurance (4x current salary).
- Hybrid working policy (2 office days/week by default).
- Flexible parental leave (enhanced maternity/paternity).
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Perkbox membership.
- Subsidised restaurant at Portland Place HQ.
Additional Information
- This role is flexible, adapting to workload needs across teams (governed by case urgency, not fixed location).
- Hybrid policy: Must commit to 2 office days/week (pro-rated for part-time roles).
- Pay transparency: Starting salary aligns with NMC’s progressive pay approach; proof of earnings may be requested in exceptional cases.
Reasonable Adjustments & Screening
- Accommodations for disabled candidates will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
- All roles undergo pre-employment checks; future safeguarding roles may include DBS and additional vetting.
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