Child Exploitation and MACE Coordinator in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Directorate: Children and Family Services Section: Adolescent Services Location: Swann House Grade: Level 7 Hours: 37 hours per week This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on-Trent City Council is more than just a job; it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision. Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

The Role Child Exploitation and MACE Co-ordinator Do you want a role where your work makes a real difference to some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Stoke-on-Trent? We are looking for a highly organised, analytical and passionate Child Exploitation and MACE Co-ordinator to join our Adolescent Services team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding children at risk of exploitation, coordinating the city's Multi-Agency Child Exploitation (MACE) arrangements and helping partners work together to reduce harm and improve outcomes. Working closely with social care, police, health, education and community partners, you will coordinate complex multi-agency processes, analyse intelligence and data, support strategic safeguarding activity, chair meetings, deliver training and help shape innovative approaches to contextual safeguarding.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience of coordinating complex safeguarding or multi-agency processes.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of child exploitation, contextual safeguarding and partnership working.
• Excellent digital skills, including Microsoft 365 and data management systems.
• The ability to work confidently with professionals at all levels and manage competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Multi-Agency Child Exploitation (MACE) process, ensuring effective information sharing and decision-making across partner agencies.
• Analyse safeguarding information, data and intelligence to identify emerging risks, themes, locations and patterns of exploitation.
• Organise, chair and support a range of multi-agency meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and completed.
• Provide specialist advice, consultation and guidance to professionals on child exploitation, contextual safeguarding and related harms.
• Develop and maintain effective systems, reports and performance information to support safeguarding activity and service improvement.
• Work collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies to improve outcomes and strengthen the city's response to exploitation.

About You:

• You have experience of working within safeguarding, child exploitation, adolescent services or a related multi-agency environment.
• You possess strong analytical skills and can interpret complex information to identify risks, trends and required actions.
• You are highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and coordinate complex processes effectively.
• You have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence working alongside professionals from a range of agencies.
• You are confident using digital systems and tools, including Microsoft 365 and information management systems, to manage and present data.
• You are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people and committed to a child-centred approach to safeguarding.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme.
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes.

Pre-Employment Checks Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies. No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council. Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.