Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London (On-Site)
Temporary, Full time
£37437 - £43542 per annum
36 hours/week
Can you use your relationship-building skills to influence real change across Southwark's safeguarding partnerships?
Does the idea of joining a strategic team that drives improvements in safeguarding practice excite you?
Are you ready to support impactful cross-agency projects that protect children and vulnerable adults?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
Our Safeguarding Partnerships Business Unit is looking for a passionate and dedicated Partnership & Projects Officer to join our collaborative team and help us deliver on key priorities that make a real difference across the borough.
About the role:
As the Partnership & Projects Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting and coordinating strategic relationships across Southwark's Safeguarding Children and Adults Boards. Your work will be central to helping the partnerships function effectively and deliver meaningful outcomes.
You will:
- Assist in the development of partnership strategies, policies, and plans aligned with safeguarding priorities.
- Coordinate and support learning networks, partnership events, and engagement initiatives.
- Lead or support research and cross-cutting projects that address key challenges in safeguarding.
- Strengthen collaborative working across agencies, sharing insights and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Act as an ambassador for the partnerships, helping to maintain a strong external profile and a shared commitment to safeguarding excellence.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
About You:
We're looking for someone who is strategic, collaborative, and passionate about safeguarding. You'll thrive in this role if you bring:
- Experience in coordinating cross-agency projects or partnerships, ideally in the public or voluntary sector.
- Strong communication and networking skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- An understanding of safeguarding principles and the importance of multi-agency working.
- Confidence in organising events, managing logistics, and supporting strategic initiatives.
- The ability to analyse information, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive delivery on shared goals.
About the Team:
The Southwark Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) business unit is part of the Quality Assurance department within Children's Services. The team works closely with the Southwark Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) to lead and coordinate multi-agency efforts to safeguard children and adults across the borough.
We are a collaborative and dedicated team, committed to strengthening partnerships, improving safeguarding practices, and ensuring that agencies work effectively together to keep Southwark's most vulnerable residents safe.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mary Moroney at
Additional Information:
- This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment Timeline:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on 30th May 2025
Interview date/s: 19th June 2025
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.