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Are you an experienced professional looking for a rewarding role within the field of safeguarding adults? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Business Manager to support the operation of the Safeguarding Adults Board, dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding are met for our community. This is a new role for West Berkshire. You will have a unique opportunity to help develop and shape the Board in collaboration with a new Independent Chair, using your knowledge and expertise in safeguarding adults to guide thinking and shape direction.

As the Business Manager for the Safeguarding Adults Board, you will play a crucial role in the effective operation and management of the Board. You will work closely with the Service Manager - Safeguarding Adults, the Independent Chair and other key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of safeguarding initiatives, strategic business planning and the coordination of safeguarding activities on behalf of the Board.

• Managing the business functions of the Safeguarding Adults Board
• Ensuring the timely and accurate production of reports, papers and other documentation
• Coordinating meetings, including agenda setting and minute taking
• Developing procedures and structures to oversee the quality of safeguarding practice across the partnership area
• Collaborating with partner organisations to share information and drive forward safeguarding priorities
• Supporting the Service Manager in the overall management and delivery of the safeguarding agenda on behalf of the Board
• Collaborate proactively with other strategic partnerships to ensure Board priorities and objectives are aligned

• Experience working in a business management role within a social care or safeguarding environment
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults legislation, policies and procedures
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a solutions-focused approach

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sue Brain on 01635 519736 or email Sue.Brain1@westberks.gov.uk.

This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.

If you are passionate about safeguarding and business management and want to make a positive impact in our community, apply now to join West Berkshire Council as the Business Manager for the Safeguarding Adults Board.

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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