Safeguarding Adult Board Manager in London

Tower Hamlets is one of the most vibrant, diverse and fast‑growing boroughs in the country — and with that comes a safeguarding landscape that is both challenging and deeply rewarding. We are seeking an exceptional Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) Manager in the Health and Adult Social Care Directorate to lead, coordinate and drive forward the work of the Tower Hamlets Safeguarding Adults Board (THSAB). This is a high‑profile leadership role at the heart of our partnership arrangements. You will ensure the Board fulfils its statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, strengthens multi‑agency collaboration, and delivers meaningful improvements in the lives of adults with care and support needs.

If you are a confident strategist, a skilled influencer, and someone who thrives in complex multi‑agency environments, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage the effective operation of the Tower Hamlets Safeguarding Adults Board, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice.
• Develop and deliver the Board’s strategic plan, annual report, and performance framework.
• Coordinate and quality‑assure Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs), ensuring learning is captured, disseminated and embedded across the partnership.
• Provide expert advice to the Independent Chair, senior leaders, and partner agencies on safeguarding policy, risk, and emerging issues.
• Drive forward multi‑agency learning, workforce development, and quality assurance activity.
• Build strong, productive relationships with partners including health, police, housing, voluntary sector, and community organisations.
• Lead engagement with residents, carers, and people with lived experience to ensure the Board’s work is grounded in real‑world insight.
• Oversee the Board’s budget, governance arrangements, and administrative functions.
• Horizon‑scan for national developments, research, and policy changes, ensuring Tower Hamlets remains at the forefront of safeguarding innovation.

You’ll bring a blend of strategic leadership, safeguarding expertise, and partnership acumen. We’re looking for someone who can operate confidently at senior levels while staying grounded in the lived realities of adults at risk. You will have:

• Significant experience in adult safeguarding, social care, community safety, health, or a related field.
• A deep understanding of the Care Act 2014, Making Safeguarding Personal, and multi‑agency safeguarding systems.
• Proven ability to lead complex programmes of work and manage competing priorities.
• Experience of working with or within a Safeguarding Adults Board, Community Safety Partnership, or similar multi‑agency forum.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify themes, and drive improvement.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and support partners constructively.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and co‑production with people who use services.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive salary £50,175 - £53,319 plus allowances (if applicable).
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
• Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.
• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award‑winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people. As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.