Partnership Support Officer Salary - £30,024 - £33,699 (Grade 5) Hours - 22.20 hours per week Contract type - 1 part time, permanent We are seeking a dedicated and organised Partnership Support Officer to join the Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together Partnership. In this role, you will ensure that all aspects of the Partnership are supported and tasks are completed within the expected timescales and to the required standards. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate and maintain effective administration systems to support the partnership’s objectives. Ensure administrative tasks are delivered within expected timescales and to the required standard. Respond to enquiries confidently, effectively, and in a timely manner. Take responsibility for your own training, development, and culture change within the partnership. Assist in formulating administrative policies and practices and advise team members on administrative processes. Monitor and develop processes to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with service standards and safeguarding legislation. Ensure appropriate cover across the Business Support Unit and allocate work accordingly. Support the development, implementation, and review of the Strategic Plan and partnership work plans. Ensure all statutory reporting requirements are met for WST’s One Panel. Manage highly sensitive and emotionally demanding data and information. Ensure administrative functions support frontline delivery and are fit for purpose. Monitor and ensure flexible support for fluctuations in demand. Maintain compliance with the Data Protection Act and Information Governance requirements. Undertake and reconcile financial transactions adhering to standard procedures. Manage systems or tasks specific to the role, such as website management and e-communications. Liaise with finance colleagues and the Partnership Manager for budget preparation. Ensure effective employee and team communication and engagement. Create a positive and supportive working environment. Provide effective feedback to encourage and motivate team members. Manage your own performance and address issues promptly and constructively. Gather information from various sources to make effective decisions and recommendations. Prioritise and share tasks with the team to manage workload effectively. Qualifications and Skills Strong organisational and administrative skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage sensitive and emotionally demanding information. Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and compliance standards. Financial management and budget preparation skills. Proficiency in using administrative systems and software. If you are passionate about supporting a collaborative partnership and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the Wolverhampton community. Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Victoria.bowles@wolverhampton.gov.uk For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. NJC Pay Award for 2026 / 2027: The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026. Our working arrangements All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements. Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for. For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here. Diversity We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents. Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post. We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here Recruitment of Ex-Offenders We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here Employment Information & Support If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more here Attached documents Partnership Support JDPS updated.pdf