Operational Safeguarding Manager

We are seeking an experienced senior safeguarding professional with experience within a large organisation, with enhanced knowledge of the commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

Working for the largest employability charity in England and Wales the Operational Safeguarding Manager will support the management of high-quality, safe and effective services across the operational divisions. This role will work alongside designated safeguarding leads and the Group Safeguarding Lead to ensure that all colleagues and volunteers understand safeguarding risks and are able to respond accordingly. The Operational Safeguarding Manager will be instrumental in providing oversight, ensuring quality control, and offering coaching to support a robust and effective response to safeguarding matters.

About Shaw Trust

Our vision is a future where good employment is accessible to all in society irrespective of life circumstances. We’re driving change by designing and delivering innovative programmes which support employment and social integration.

We’re commissioned by local authorities, regional bodies, government departments, and the NHS. Working in partnership, we co-design and deliver programmes which are tailored to local needs.

Our services cover employability, education, learning and skills, children’s care homes and health and wellbeing support. And through our national network of charity shops, we enrich communities by providing volunteering opportunities and supporting sustainable living.

Location

Home Based

Employee Benefits

As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people’s lives, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
• Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Menopause Peer Support Group, The MANaging Network, The Young Professionals Network and Back to Work Support Group)
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.

• We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
• We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme.
• We are proud to hold the menopause friendly accreditation, hosting a regular Menopause Peer Support Groups providing a safe space for colleagues share experiences or ask questions.
• Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.

If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.