At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safeguarding strategy and ensure effective support across the organisation.
- Company: Join the MND Association, dedicated to making a difference in lives affected by MND.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with passionate individuals committed to supporting those with MND.
- Why this job: Be a key player in strengthening safeguarding practices and driving meaningful change.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding and strong leadership skills required.
Use your experience as a Safeguarding Lead to set clear direction, challenge thinking and ensure safeguarding is consistently strong, effective and trusted. You will drive meaningful change to ensure safeguarding is embedded across every part of the organisation. If you are ready to bring your expertise into a role where your decisions have real impact, this is your chance to lead with purpose and authority. As our Safeguarding Lead, you will play a central role in strengthening safeguarding practice across the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, helping ensure the right support is in place at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of the MND Association's safeguarding strategy
- Provide expert safeguarding advice and support for staff and volunteers
- Oversee responses to serious safeguarding incidents, including reporting and learning
- Lead the Association's Safeguarding Board and annual action planning
- Work in partnership with senior leaders to ensure safeguarding awareness at all levels of the organisation
- Maintain and review risk management and reporting, safeguarding policies, ensuring compliance and best practice
- Develop quality assurance frameworks, audits and case reviews
- Strengthen safeguarding culture through training, engagement and clear standards
Safeguarding Lead employer: MND Association
The MND Association is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where your expertise as a Safeguarding Lead can truly make a difference. With a strong commitment to safeguarding practices, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives while benefiting from ongoing training and collaboration with dedicated professionals in a meaningful cause. Located in a vibrant community, the Association fosters a sense of belonging and purpose, making it an ideal place for those looking to contribute to vital change in the lives of individuals affected by motor neurone disease.
