Salary £40,777 - £46,142 Per annum |Fixed Term| Full Time - 37 hours per week
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Role: Coordinator, Lancashire Safeguarding Business Unit (LSBU)
Location: County Hall, Preston (Hybrid working)
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract from 1 November 2026 - 31st October 2027
Secondments will be considered however approval must have been gained beforehand and evidence submitted with application.
Supporting the delivery of effective multi-agency safeguarding arrangements
As a Coordinator within the LSBU, you’ll work alongside passionate professionals across children’s safeguarding, health, police, and local authority services. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values diverse perspectives and is committed to improving outcomes for children and families.
This role is pivotal in supporting the delivery of the Children’s Safeguarding Assurance Partnership (CSAP) . You’ll coordinate governance and audit activity, analyse data, support the management of safeguarding reviews and help shape policy and practice across Lancashire.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Bring experience in safeguarding, quality assurance, audits or performance
Understand children's safeguarding practice, policy and statutory duties
Can analyse complex information and create clear, accessible insights
Are organised, self‑directed and thrive in multi-agency settings
Are committed to person‑centred, strengths‑based practice
Your work will ensure that the voice and lived experience of children, young people, families, and vulnerable adults are embedded in everything we do. You’ll help drive continuous improvement, support inspection readiness, and contribute to a culture of learning and evidence-based practice. As a Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality safeguarding services that make a real impact. You’ll be part of a team that’s ambitious, forward-thinking, and committed to excellence.
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, where your skills and insights will help shape safer communities across Lancashire.
Closing Date: 6th September 2026| Interviews: 16 th Sept at County Hall
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their suitability, knowledge, skills, and experience. To apply, please upload a CV and supporting statement that is no longer than three pages evidencing how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
An online Information session will be held on 27th August at 11.30am please email [email protected] to be sent the link
For further queries, please contact Rebecca Hughes, Business Manager, via email at [email protected] or by phone on 01772 537 727.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description/Person Specification
