Hillingdon Council
Practice Development Manager
Practice Development Manager at Hillingdon Council, across the UK. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- UK wide
- Closing date
- Sector
- Business Development
Reference https://jobs.hillingdon.gov.uk/vacancies/1362/practice-development-manager.html
About the role
- Advertising Start Date: - 10 Nov 2026
- Directorate: - Children's Services
- Vacancy type: - Permanent
- Salary: - £54,927 - £59,298 per annum
- About the role -
We are recruiting for a Practice Development Manager to join the Hillingdon Adult and Children’s Safeguarding Partnership and Quality Assurance function on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality, effective safeguarding and quality assurance activity for children and young people.
You will play a central role in progressing the strategic priorities of the Safeguarding Children Partnership, leading on partnership-based quality assurance activity. The role involves coordinating multi-agency subgroups, overseeing and analysing audits and reviews, and promoting learning from practice to strengthen safeguarding and improve outcomes for children across the borough. You will help develop practical tools, strategies and resources that support high-quality, safe and consistent practice. As part of the wider Quality Assurance service, you will also contribute to internal frameworks and drive improvements through professional challenge, consultation and support.
About You
We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of safeguarding, confident working across systems and committed to improving outcomes for children and families.
You will need:- Experience of working in a safeguarding, quality assurance or partnership development role.
- Knowledge of statutory safeguarding duties and multi-agency working.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret both quantitative and qualitative data.
- Experience coordinating audits, reviews or learning activity across services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation.
- Confidence to lead meetings and support multi-agency groups.
- Ability to design and deliver training, briefings or learning events.
- A collaborative and reflective approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and promoting high standards of safeguarding practice
Reference: https://jobs.hillingdon.gov.uk/vacancies/1362/practice-development-manager.html · Posted 19 minutes ago · Closes 10 Dec 2026 · Listed via Hillingdon Council
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