NW Multi Agency training development lead (RIPP) – MB4 (£45,091 - £51,356)
Salary is aligned to the closest equivalent pay point within our pay scales, based on your current salary. The role is 37 hours, full time, temporary (4 months), home‑based with expected travel across North West.
Application Deadline: 25 November 2025, 11:59pm – we may close early if a high volume of applications are received. Shortlisting Date: 26 November 2025. Interview Date: 28 November 2026. Interview Type: Microsoft Teams. Role to commence no later than: 1 February 2026.
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This is a 4‑month secondment opportunity. All applicants must have permission of their current employee before applying. The role is ring‑fenced to North West.
The North West has received grant funding from the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a Regional Improvement Plan Pilot (RIPP) as part of the Government's Care Reform agenda.
The RIPP is a new approach to Children’s Social Care improvement, utilising a collaborative decision‑making and delivery structure between DfE, the 24 NW local authorities (LA), NW Association of Directors of Children’s Services and multi‑agency partners.
The NW Safeguarding Children’s Partnership works alongside the 24 Partnership Arrangements in North West. The ambition is to support local safeguarding partnerships to meet the requirements of Working Together 2023 and the Care Reforms.
The long‑term vision is a self‑improving partnership‑led system, co‑produced by local leaders, focused on promoting whole systems thinking. The NW Safeguarding Partnership aims to:
* Better share and build on multi‑agency practice that enhances outcomes for children and families.
* Better enable the system to understand the effectiveness of multi‑agency practice and to drive a continuous learning culture.
* Better collaborate by facilitating spaces to understand local, sub‑regional and regional commonalities to agree priorities for practice collaboration.
This role will sit alongside the workforce development role within the hub, bringing short‑term focused capacity and pace to drive forward our approach to multi‑agency training in the NW.
Join Us as the North West Multi Agency Training Development Lead
Are you ready to be a key role within the North West Multi Agency Safeguarding Learning and Support Hub? Contribute towards the leadership of a transformational programme that enables systems improvement? Do you want to shape safeguarding and multi‑agency practice at a local, sub‑regional and regional level? This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
We are seeking an experienced and driven professional to take on a pivotal leadership role, driving the multi‑agency training development opportunities for the North West’s 24 Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements.
This is a rare chance to lead systemic change, influence national frameworks, and deliver innovative solutions that improve outcomes for children and families.
What You’ll Do
* Develop a North‑West Multi Agency Safeguarding training programme.
* Integrate cultural humility, equity, justice and belonging into all training packages.
* Coordinate a centralised Digital Resource Repository for North‑West Partnerships.
* Work alongside the North‑West Inter Agency Trainers network to identify opportunities for collaboration.
* Co‑produce and participate in ensuring all training delivered is embedded in the views and experiences of the children, young people and parents.
* Support the development of a North‑West Training Charter and a NW Multi‑agency training programme for safeguarding.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience in developing and delivering training in children’s social care or related fields.
* Strong understanding of national policy and practice reforms in safeguarding and social care.
* Ability to measure and evidence the impact of training on service improvements.
* Excellent communication and engagement skills.
* Proven ability to deliver high‑quality reports that clearly and effectively communicate opportunities for collaboration and best‑value approaches.
* Strong multi‑agency collaboration skills with a track record of building positive relationships with diverse partners to drive positive outcomes.
What You’ll Get in Return
* Leadership Opportunities: Influence regional and sub‑regional practices and lead transformational change across the North West.
* Professional Growth: Develop your expertise in participation, co‑production and change management within a high‑profile programme.
* Flexibility and Support: Enjoy hybrid working arrangements and a collaborative, purpose‑driven environment.
* Recognition and Impact: Be part of a trailblazing initiative that directly improves the lives of children, families and communities.
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to leave a lasting legacy in multi‑agency safeguarding arrangements.
Interested?
If you have the skills, experience and passion to drive this innovative programme, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact
Please don’t hesitate to contact nwsafeguardingpartnership@stockport.gov.uk for discussion.
Pre‑employment clearances will be required, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Visa sponsorship licence – Stockport Council holds a licence but this role does not qualify for sponsorship at present.
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