Global Safeguarding Manager (0.4 FTE - 14 hours per week)

Lstmed; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading tropical medicine institution in Liverpool seeks a Global Safeguarding Manager to provide strategic leadership for safeguarding across the organization. The role involves developing and implementing safeguarding policies, managing incidents, and ensuring compliance with best practices. Ideal candidates will have a postgraduate degree, strong experience in safeguarding policy, and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible working, competitive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Generous occupational pension schemes

Agile working

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted sports centre membership

Qualifications

• Strong experience in safeguarding policy, implementation and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills in diverse contexts.
• Ability to manage complex issues and produce high-quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for safeguarding across LSTM.
• Develop and implement safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Manage safeguarding incidents and ensure appropriate reporting.

Skills

Experience in safeguarding policy

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Ability to manage complex issues

Education

Postgraduate degree or equivalent experience

Relevant safeguarding qualifications

Job description

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Global Safeguarding Manager (0.4 FTE - 14 hours per week)

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Recently ranked in the top 5.3% of universities in the world, we are proud of the impact our work has on improving health outcomes for the world’s most vulnerable communities. Headquartered in the heart of Liverpool and working with partners across the globe, we continue our mission to transform lives through research, education, and collaborative partnerships.

We are now seeking to appoint a Global Safeguarding Manager to provide strategic leadership and direction for safeguarding across LSTM and its international hubs. This is a pivotal role in shaping and embedding a safe and respectful environment for research participants, community members, staff, students, and partners. As the Designated Safeguarding Lead for LSTM and its subsidiary companies, you will play a central part in developing, implementing, and maintaining organisational systems that protect children and adults at risk from harm.

Working closely with the Pro Vice Chancellor for Research Culture and Integrity and the Strategic Safeguarding Oversight Committee (SSOC), the postholder will ensure strong governance, effective safeguarding processes, and a positive safeguarding culture across all areas of LSTM’s work.

Key responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership for safeguarding across LSTM and acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Developing and implementing safeguarding policies, procedures, risk assessments and the safeguarding strategy.
• Managing safeguarding incidents, ensuring appropriate reporting, escalation and organisational learning.
• Supporting global hubs, safeguarding focal points and partner organisations to embed good practice.
• Producing safeguarding reports for the Executive Team and Board of Trustees.
• Leading safeguarding training for staff and contributing to postgraduate teaching.
• Ensuring safeguarding is integrated into research, education and due diligence processes.

The successful candidate will possess

• A postgraduate degree (or equivalent experience) and relevant safeguarding qualifications or willingness to complete them.
• Strong experience in safeguarding policy, implementation and risk assessment.
• Excellent training, communication and relationship-building skills across diverse contexts.
• Ability to manage complex issues, influence stakeholders and produce high-quality reports.
• Knowledge of PSEAH, inclusive practice and survivor-centred approaches.

(For the full list of essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the job description and person specification.)

In return we offer

• 30 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Agile working
• Government-backed “cycle to work” scheme
• Access to discounted membership at the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• A range of additional family-friendly policies

Application Process

To apply, please click on the apply link and upload your CV and Covering Letter.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the vacancy early. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Interview date: Monday 26 th January

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity of our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age or disability. Candidates are selected based on skills, qualifications and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working and applications from individuals returning to employment after a career break.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898, LSTM is the oldest institution of its kind and a world-leading centre for research and teaching in tropical medicine. Working closely with governments, NGOs, global health institutions and community partners, we strive to improve health outcomes for people living in the world’s most disadvantaged settings.To learn more about our impact, visit our annual report.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies.