Safeguarding Manager

Job Title
Safeguarding Manager
Company Name
Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Fire & Rescue Service
Location
North Wales
Salary
37 hours per week NWFRS Grade 9 £42,839 – £46,142 per annum
Full-time/Part-time
Full time
Closing Date
Closing Date: 16/01/2026

Are you passionate about protecting vulnerable individuals and ensuring the highest standards of safety and wellbeing?

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Manager to lead and strengthen our safeguarding practices across the organisation.

As we respond to evolving challenges and the diverse needs of the communities we serve, we remain committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for everyone. This role is central to ensuring that safeguarding is embedded in everything we do.

As our Safeguarding Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing robust safeguarding strategies and policies. Reporting to the Head of Prevention, this is a critical leadership position where you will oversee compliance, provide expert guidance, and drive continuous improvement in safeguarding standards.

You will work closely with senior leaders, operational teams, and external partners to ensure that all staff understand their responsibilities and that safeguarding concerns are managed effectively and sensitively.

Please note that the successful postholder will require Welsh language skills to communicate effectively with service users in North Wales.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS Check, Drug and Alcohol test and satisfactory references. If a positive disclosure (spent or unspent) is received on the DBS, a risk based approach on managing the information will be adopted by the Service and a reasonable and proportionate decision is then made regarding the current or prospective employee.

How to apply

To apply, please complete and submit your application pack by email to: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12.00 noon, 16/01/2026 with interviews taking place w/c 26/01/2026

The closing date will be strictly adhered to, and no exceptions will apply.

Please click on the Apply link below for further information.