Wokingham Borough Council
Safeguarding Partnership Manager, Children's Services
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Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary
£52,414 - £57,870 per annum, plus benefits (pay award pending)
Location
Shute End, Wokingham
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full Time
Hours
37 hours per week.
DBS Check
Enhanced
Closing Date
26/07/2026 at 23:00
Reference
REC2410466
Safeguarding Children's Partnership Manager
Help Build the Future of Safeguarding in Wokingham
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape a brand new Safeguarding Children's Partnership at a pivotal moment of national reform. As Wokingham establishes its own dedicated Safeguarding Children Partnership, we're looking for an ambitious, strategic, and collaborative leader to drive the vision, influence system wide improvement, and ensure children and young people receive the support and protection they deserve.
Working at the heart of a multi-agency partnership, you will bring together senior leaders from children's social care, health, police, education, the voluntary sector and wider community organisations to deliver meaningful change. This is an opportunity to design how partnership working operates locally, shape strategic priorities, and create a lasting legacy that improves outcomes for children and families across Wokingham.
We're looking for an experienced safeguarding professional with a strong track record of partnership working, strategic leadership, and influencing change across complex organisations. You will bring expertise from children's social care, health, education, policing, criminal justice, or a related sector, alongside a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the strategic development and delivery of the Safeguarding Children's Partnership and its priorities.
- Building and influencing strong relationships with senior leaders across partner agencies.
- Overseeing safeguarding reviews, audits, quality assurance activity, and the implementation of learning and improvement plans.
- Using performance data and insight to identify priorities and drive evidence-based decision-making.
- Coordinating partnership boards, multi-agency events, and strategic programmes of work.
- Championing innovation, collaboration, and learning across the safeguarding system.
- Managing and developing a small, high-performing team while ensuring the partnership fulfils its statutory responsibilities.
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⭐Staff Benefits⭐
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
- Generous Annual Leave - 31 days per annum (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week
- Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
- Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
- Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes
- Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
- Move through Menopause Course
- Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Networks
- And more!
Our Area
Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.
Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you're ready to shape the future of safeguarding in Wokingham and lead a partnership with real influence and impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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Closing date
Sunday 26th July 2026, 11pm
Interviews
w/c 3rd August
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact either Joanna.ratcliffe@wokingham.gov.uk or Alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk
AI in Applications
We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.
However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.
We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
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