At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safeguarding improvements and drive change for children's services in Knowsley.
- Company: Award-winning Knowsley Council, committed to fair employment and community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to creating a safer community for every child.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families across Knowsley.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 54703 - 60044 £ per year.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace. Our local authority is in a strong financial position, with a balanced budget that ensures stability and growth. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a Senior Leadership Team committed to making a positive impact in our community.
Knowsley Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Manager for the Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership to provide strategic leadership for partnership governance, performance, quality assurance and continuous improvement across children’s safeguarding services. Working with senior leaders from across health, education, police, social care and other partner agencies, you’ll drive the Partnership’s priorities, lead safeguarding reviews, oversee performance and learning activity, and ensure children and young people’s voices shape local services.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Significant experience in safeguarding, children’s services or a related partnership environment.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practice.
- Experience of governance, quality assurance and performance improvement.
- Excellent communication, leadership and partnership-working skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for children, young people and families across Knowsley. Join us and help make Knowsley a safer place for every child.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time. We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
Please note sponsorship is not available for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
Closing Date: 24 August 2026. Interviews are likely to take place 9 September 2026.
Business Manager – Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership (KSCP) employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
North Yorkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Strategic Occupational Health Partner, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce health while benefiting from ongoing development opportunities in a collaborative environment dedicated to public health.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
