Service Manager

£52,413 - £57,839 per annum
Permanent
Full Time
37
County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP
Hybrid
Competency Framework
1
To be confirmed
Closing Date
06 November 2025 23:55
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Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for safeguarding children and driving positive change through strategic partnerships? On behalf of the Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP), Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Service Manager for Partnerships and Planning to lead and shape multi-agency safeguarding across the county.

About the Role

As Service Manager, you will be at the heart of developing and maintaining effective partnerships, supporting statutory safeguarding functions, and delivering better outcomes for children and young people. You will lead business planning, performance management, and organisational development for the NSCP, ensuring robust arrangements for case reviews and external inspections. It’s a particularly exciting time to step into the role, as the partnership has recently embarked on the Families First Reforms and there is scope and support to play a huge part in the future state of multi-agency safeguarding in Nottinghamshire.

 Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the effective operation of the NSCP, supporting partners to fulfil statutory duties.
  • Develop strategic relationships with partners and stakeholders.
  • Oversee business planning, performance management, and organisational development.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance to senior officers, elected members, and partner agencies.
  • Manage budgets and resources, ensuring efficient service delivery.
  • Promote learning and improvement across the partnership.

 About You

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in safeguarding, social care, or a related field.
  • Proven leadership in multi-agency environments and partnership working.
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy, and best practice.
  • Excellent people management, communication, and organisational skills.
  • Professional qualification in social care or a related discipline.
  • Experience in project management and strategic service development.

 Why Join Us?

This is a high-profile role working with senior leaders across agencies, offering the chance to make a real impact on safeguarding practice and outcomes for children.

 If you would to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact the existing interim postholder: haley.thompson@nottscc.gov.uk or the line manager: samantha.harris@notsscc.gov.uk

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Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

This vacancy is closed to applications.