Business Lead

CEMP; Norwich; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected safeguarding board in Norwich is seeking a Business Lead to oversee the Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board. This pivotal role allows you to shape strategic priorities while driving governance improvement across Norfolk. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in adult safeguarding, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence at a senior level. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and counselling

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discounts programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Tax efficient car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in adult safeguarding required.
• Proven ability to lead within complex multi-agency partnerships.
• Confidence to challenge and influence at senior levels essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board as its Board Manager.
• Shape strategic priorities and oversee governance.
• Ensure the board fulfills its statutory duties under the Care Act 2014.

Skills

Extensive experience in adult safeguarding

Strong analytical skills

Political awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Understanding of legislation and policy

Job description

Business Lead | 9513 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £56,912 to £62,618 per annum | (Grade M) | County Hall, Norwich

NSAB is a forward-thinking, collaborative partnership committed to safeguarding adults and promoting best practice. You will join a highly respected board with strong relationships across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. We offer a culture of support and innovation, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to influence safeguarding at local, regional, and national levels. This is more than a job; it's a chance to lead meaningful change and improve the lives of adults with care and support needs who are at risk of abuse and neglect, across Norfolk.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead the Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board (NSAB) as its Board Manager. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape strategic priorities, oversee governance, and drive continuous improvement in safeguarding practice across Norfolk. Working closely with the Independent Chair and partner agencies, you will ensure the board fulfils its statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, delivering real impact for adults at risk of abuse or neglect. If you are passionate about making a difference and influencing change at a strategic level, this is an opportunity to lead work that truly matters.

Some evening and/or weekend work may be required.

About You

You will bring extensive experience in adult safeguarding, a deep understanding of legislation and policy, and proven ability to lead within complex multi‑agency partnerships. Strong analytical skills, political awareness, and the confidence to challenge and influence at senior levels are essential. We are looking for someone who combines strategic vision with operational grip and a creative thinker who can manage Safeguarding Adults Reviews, oversee performance frameworks, and champion learning and improvement.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have the resilience and interpersonal skills to build trust across diverse stakeholders, we want to hear from you.

Interviews to take place 19/01/2026. For an informal discussion please contact Helen Thacker, Head of Service Safeguarding Social Work, Quality and Practice, at

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast‑track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi‑time, part time, remote and hybrid working dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
• Norfolk Rewards our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants pensions.
• Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
• Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra‑low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: Tuesday 23 December 2025 at 23:59. All other applicants closing date: Sunday 4th January 2025 at 23:59.