Head of Safeguarding

Summary

Join Mary's Meals International as their experienced Head of Safeguarding! This key role within the People & Governance team requires strategic leadership and oversight of safeguarding activities globally. You will develop and implement project management plans to embed the Global Safeguarding Policy, lead the global safeguarding team, and work with leadership to foster a supportive organizational culture. The position offers remote and flexible work options with travel to various countries. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children.

Requirements

• Experience of working in a senior safeguarding or child protection position internationally with in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of sector safeguarding best practice
• Experience of successfully developing and managing change projects and of implementing safeguarding standards globally
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, demonstrating sound judgement based on evidence, knowledge and understanding
• Experience of managing and developing a diverse, remote team
• Experience of conducting and supporting investigations in a survivor centred way
• Proven leader and influencer, you will bring relevant experience of implementing policies, projects and change
• Cultural sensitivity, great communication skills and experience of developing productive relationships in a global organisation, up to Board level
• Register with the Protected Vulnerable Group Scheme or local equivalent before undertaking your role

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and continual improvement of the global safeguarding policy framework
• Develop a comprehensive implementation plan to fully embed the safeguarding standards across the global network with a strong emphasis on a high-quality training programme
• Through direct and matrix management arrangements, lead, coach and capacity build the global safeguarding team and ensure that all activities are consistent and complementary
• Work with leadership teams globally to develop and embed an organisational culture which is supportive of good safeguarding practice
• Continue to embed our survivor centred approach to ensure that care and support is provided to those who have experienced harm

Benefits

• ��50,366 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate)
• Remote work
• Flexible hours
• Open to part time working patterns