Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Business and Development Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council.
Main purpose of position:
To drive the business priorities, responsibilities and development of the Board through the multi layered work streams with the aim of ensuring the effectiveness of inter-agency working and arrangements across the local adult safeguarding system.
Ensure the LSAB is an independent body that is well positioned to provide support and challenge to the safeguarding partners to fulfil their statutory obligations and responsibilities as mandated in the Care Act 2014 and other related guidance and good practice.
Work closely with the Independent Chair to ensure business objectives operate in tandem for the achievement of the Board's strategic vision and improved outcomes for the people of Luton.
You will be responsible to:
To drive the business objectives and support function of the Board, ensuring the LSAB fulfils its statutory duties including commissioning and management of SARs as required, supervising the management of the Board's infrastructure, effective work and agenda planning, coordination, monitoring and progress reporting of action plans.
To produce and publish the LSAB Annual report, completing a rigorous and transparent analysis of the performance and effectiveness of local safeguarding services. This will include identifying areas of weakness and risk, and action being taken to address these, other proposals for action and measurable outcomes. Ensure the report is submitted to the LSAB, Luton Council Chief Executive, Leader of the Council, the Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Scrutiny and Luton Health and Wellbeing Board. Manage development and publication of the Board's Strategic Plan and maintain oversight of its associated delivery plan. Oversee planning and implementation of Board development days and strategies.
To ensure the development and monitor the effectiveness of LSAB governance arrangements across the Board and its constituent Sub-Groups in consultation with the Independent Chair, DASS and designated strategic safeguarding leads. Providing challenge to partners, and escalating as necessary, should issues with partnership resource commitments or timeliness arise.
Supervise and manage staff within the Business Unit. Oversee development and maintenance of a partnership data product and oversee, coordinate and contribute to the LSAB's agreed programme of training activity.
Be the LSAB lead for the management and update coordination of the Pan-Bedfordshire Adult Safeguarding Manuals and monitor development that additional LSAB policies/procedure/guidance are in accordance with agreed learning outcomes and set timeframes. Lead LSAB preparation for the CQC inspection framework.Skills and Experience:
Substantial experience in a management or lead clinical/ professional role in an organisation with adult safeguarding responsibilities
Experience of interagency working and representing an organisation in varied forums
In depth experience of partnership working across a wide range of statutory and VCS agencies
Demonstrable involvement in policy and strategy development
Substantial experience of developing, managing and delivering complex projects
Demonstrable experience of coordinating and/or delivering training
Able to write and present strategic documents and Board reports, including the LSAB's annual report, incorporating complex information from a wide range of sources
Ability to analyse complex numerical data summarise and provide report and presentation for a variety of audience
Experience of working with diverse communities
The Care Act 2014 and the statutory framework for SABs
Educated to Degree level or evidence of equivalent training or experienceAbout Us
Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council.
Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years.
We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates