Safeguarding Manager

West Midlands Fire Service, Safeguarding Manager, Manager 2B

Publish date: 19 December 2025
Closing date: at 12pm on 30 January 2026
Salary: £40,215.20 – £41,930.40 pro rata to 0.8 FTE

Hours:

0.8 FTE (4 days per week)

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902 km² and a population of more than 2.9 million people.
Our vision is ‘Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier’. These values drive the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Prevention Team for an experienced Safeguarding Manager. As one of our two Safeguarding Managers, you will jointly act as the Delegated Designated Safeguarding Lead.
This post is subject to ongoing finance approval and is offered as a temporary contract for 6 months. It is a 0.8 FTE position (four days per week) with preference for Thursday and Friday as core days.

• Lead and manage safeguarding responsibilities across the organisation.
• Work with the Safeguarding Oversight and Assurance Group, internal departments, local authorities and other organisations to develop, coordinate and quality assure safeguarding policy, process and practice within WMFS.
• Ensure that WMFS effectively discharges its safeguarding duty and that policy, process and practice are properly implemented.
• Give professional advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding so that staff and volunteers can effectively safeguard themselves and others.

Skills and behaviours:

• Ability to take responsibility and make decisions at a strategic and operational level.
• Work independently and autonomously while adapting to team working when required.
• Self‑motivated, persistent and able to persuade and influence others.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of local government and public sector governance and policy‑making structures.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Qualifications and experience:

• Relevant knowledge and experience of safeguarding, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or similar role.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and a robust understanding of good practice.
• Experience of networking, partnership development, management and evaluation.
• Ideally a degree‑level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience of developing strategy and plans.

We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:

• Flexible and agile working arrangements.
• Free, on‑site gym facilities.
• Free, on‑site parking.

We also offer access to an in‑house occupational health facility, including health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.

Additionally, employees have access to:

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• ‘Blue light’ discounts across many retailers through partner schemes.
• Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee), with access to discounted products and services.

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. As women and Black and minority ethnic employees are under‑represented, we particularly encourage applications from these groups. WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre‑employment checks, including DBS checks, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Send your CV and a covering letter detailing your previous experience and suitability for the role.

If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal discussion, please contact Emily Fernandez at 07973 810510 or by email at

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