Schools Choice

Schools' Choice in Peterborough is seeking a Policies & Procedures Lead to oversee the development and implementation of safeguarding policies. The role involves extensive stakeholder engagement and project management to ensure robust policy frameworks are established and maintained. Applicants should have significant experience in policy development within safeguarding or public sector settings and be adept at producing accessible procedural documents. This is an interim role for 4 months with a competitive rate.

Location: Peterborough Contract: Interim role for 4 months Rate: £24.52 PAYE or £33.17 Organisation: Local Authority Safeguarding Partnerships About the Role Our client, a collaborative safeguarding partnership across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, is seeking an experienced Policies & Procedures Lead to drive the development, review, and implementation of multi agency safeguarding policies. Reporting to the Head of Service, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring policies are robust, up to date, and effectively embedded across partner organisations. You will work closely with a Tri X consultant and key stakeholders across social care, police, health, and wider partners. Key Responsibilities Policy Development & Governance Lead the end to end project management of policy and procedure review and development programmes Draft, edit, and finalise high quality procedure documents for publication on the Tri X platform Ensure all policies reflect current legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice Conduct research and analysis to continuously improve policy frameworks Present new and revised policies to Safeguarding Partnership Boards Monitor progress, risks, and delivery milestones, reporting to governance subgroups and partnership boards Provide expert guidance to partners on policy interpretation and application Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Facilitate multi agency consultation, engagement, and agreement processes Lead policy focused working groups and stakeholder sessions Build strong relationships across partner agencies to ensure effective policy implementation Gather feedback and evaluate the impact of policies on practice and service delivery Training & Implementation Develop and deliver a comprehensive policy dissemination and training strategy Design learning materials (e.g. guides, factsheets, practice resources) to support embedding of policies Deliver presentations, workshops, and briefings to a range of stakeholders Support partners to implement changes resulting from updated guidance and legislation Promote awareness of policy updates and ensure consistent practice across agencies Operational Delivery Manage a complex and evolving workload, balancing competing priorities and deadlines Lead on policy development linked to organisational change programmes Travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to engage with stakeholders as required About You Proven experience in policy development within safeguarding, children's services, or public sector environments Strong understanding of multi agency safeguarding frameworks and legislation Excellent written skills with the ability to produce clear, accessible procedural documentation Demonstrable experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple organisations Experience delivering training, workshops, or presentations Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively

Recruitment Consultant - Industrial & Admin Team Location: Hybrid - With offices across the UK in Ipswich, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Walsall, we welcome applications from candidates based within easy commuting distance of any of our offices. There may be travel to other client sites on an ad hoc basis. Salary: up to £27k, plus eligibility for quarterly performance bonus. Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week. About the Role We're looking for an experienced consultant who has experience of working industrial/facilities management/admin MSP recruitment. This role is hands on and people focused. You'll support direct worker cohorts and hiring managers across a range of facilities management and business support roles. If you know how to fill roles at pace and build trusted relationships on site, we'd like to hear from you. What you'll do Source and place workers in facilities, industrial and admin roles Build strong relationships with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs Build and maintain effective relationships with 3rd party agency suppliers Support new worker onboarding, check ins and issue resolution Liaise with internal teams such as compliance to keep placements running smoothly Occasional visits to client sites to support workforce planning and retention Use our applicant tracking system (ATS) and vendor management system (VMS) to keep records, build worker pools and monitor pipelines Help meet fill rate targets and maintain service quality We're looking for someone who Has experience in industrial/facilities management recruitment or placing high volume roles Communicates clearly and confidently with candidates and site managers Can balance urgency with accuracy while juggling multiple roles Is willing to travel occasionally to client sites in the south east and east midlands Stays calm under pressure and keeps things organised Enjoys working in a delivery driven team About Opus People Solutions At Opus People Solutions, we deliver managed service recruitment (MSP) to over 25 local authority clients across the UK. Our model is built around expertise, ethical delivery, and long term partnership - not just filling roles but finding the right people who will shape the future of public services. Why Opus? Hybrid working Quarterly bonus scheme + flexible benefits Join a people first business that values public sector impact Clear career progression and training within an MSP environment

Schools' Choice is seeking a Recruitment Consultant for the Industrial & Admin Team. Located hybrid at our offices in Ipswich, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Walsall, the role involves recruiting for various facilities management and business support roles while building trusted relationships. Candidates should have experience in high-volume recruitment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This permanent position offers a salary of up to £27k plus eligibility for a quarterly performance bonus.