Co-Ordinator| Fixed Term| Full Time

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Salary £40,777 - £46,142 Per annum |Fixed Term| Full Time - 37 hours per week
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Role:
Coordinator, Lancashire Safeguarding Business Unit (LSBU)

Location:

County Hall, Preston (Hybrid working)

Contract:

12 month Fixed Term Contract from 1 November 2026 - 31st October 2027
Secondments will be considered however approval must have been gained beforehand and evidence submitted with application.

Supporting the delivery of effective multi-agency safeguarding arrangements

As a Coordinator within the LSBU, you’ll work alongside passionate professionals across children’s safeguarding, health, police, and local authority services. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values diverse perspectives and is committed to improving outcomes for children and families.

This role is pivotal in supporting the delivery of theChildren’s Safeguarding Assurance Partnership (CSAP). You’ll coordinate governance and audit activity, analyse data, support the management of safeguarding reviews and help shape policy and practice across Lancashire.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

Bring experience in safeguarding, quality assurance, audits or performance

Understand children's safeguarding practice, policy and statutory duties

Can analyse complex information and create clear, accessible insights

Are organised, self‑directed and thrive in multi-agency settings

Are committed to person‑centred, strengths‑based practice

Your work will ensure that the voice and lived experience of children, young people, families, and vulnerable adults are embedded in everything we do. You’ll help drive continuous improvement, support inspection readiness, and contribute to a culture of learning and evidence-based practice. As a Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality safeguarding services that make a real impact. You’ll be part of a team that’s ambitious, forward-thinking, and committed to excellence.

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, where your skills and insights will help shape safer communities across Lancashire.

Closing Date: 6th September 2026| Interviews: 16 th Sept at County Hall

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their suitability, knowledge, skills, and experience. To apply, please upload a CV and supporting statement that is no longer than three pages evidencing how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

An online Information session will be held on 27th August m please email  to be sent the link

For further queries, please contact Rebecca Hughes, Business Manager, via email at rebec or by phone on .

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

• Job Category Administration/Business Support
• Posting Date 08/11/2026, 02:07 PM
• Apply Before 09/06/2026, 10:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations County Hall, Preston, PR1 8RE
  , GB (Hybrid)