Safeguarding Manager - Senior Level

A propos du poste

Join the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC), the UK's leading maritime charity dedicated to youth development and lifelong learning. As our Safeguarding Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all young people and adults at risk within our organization.

Missions principales

• Operational Leadership: Oversee the daily operational functions of the safeguarding service to ensure robustness and effectiveness.
• Team Management: Directly manage and lead a team of Safeguarding Officers, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Strategic Development: Drive the continuous improvement and evolution of the safeguarding service and policies.
• Expert Advisory: Provide professional guidance and specialist support to staff and volunteers regarding safeguarding concerns.
• External Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Training: Design and occasionally deliver training sessions to enhance safeguarding awareness across the organization.

Profil recherché

• Proven experience working within the youth or community voluntary sector as a frontline practitioner.
• Demonstrable experience in people management, specifically where safeguarding is the core focus.
• Deep understanding of 'Early Help' frameworks and current trends in child and adult protection.
• Ability to remain calm, decisive, and effective when responding to challenging or high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules as required by the nature of the role.

Competences requises

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Youth Work, Education, Early Years) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, advisory, and training capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and external liaison.

Ce que nous offrons

• Hybrid working model (London based).
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading maritime charity.