About the role

As Chair of the Group Safeguarding Panel, you will provide independent leadership and constructive challenge, ensuring robust oversight, strong assurance and continuous learning across the organisation. The Panel plays a critical governance role, offering assurance to the Group Board that safeguarding responsibilities are fully embedded in everyday practice and that concerns are addressed openly, proportionately and with the individual at the centre. Occasional visits to engage with people we support and colleagues will form a valuable part of the role.

The person we’re looking for

We are looking for someone with significant safeguarding experience at senior operational or strategic level, ideally within social care, health or a related sector. You will be someone who:

• Lives our values of Ambition, Courage, Integrity, Partnership and Respect
• Is passionate about protecting rights, promoting dignity and improving outcomes for people in vulnerable situations
• Provides challenge with empathy, curiosity and integrity
• Is confident chairing complex discussions while ensuring all voices are heard
• Is committed to equality, inclusion and amplifying lived experience

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring their whole self to governance – your professional insight, personal values and life experience all matter.

Practical details

• Time commitment: Approximately 12–15 days per year
• Term: 3 years from August 2026
• Remuneration: £4,500 per annum

Apply now

If this role resonates with your values and experience, we would love to hear from you. Closing date: 29 May 2026. Interviews: 29 June 2026 (virtual). For an informal chat with Rhoda Iranloye (Chief Quality Governance & Lived Experience Officer) before you submit an application, contact details are provided in the recruitment brief pack below. A basic DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce. As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. For support completing your application, contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on [contact hidden] or email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].