Job Title: Partnership Officer
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 22.50 - 3 days per week
Salary: HC8 £36,363 to £40,777 per annum (£22,112 to £24,796 per annum pro rata)
Location: Plough Lane, Hereford
Closing date: 22 February 2026
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the Partnership Team as a Partnership Officer. Partnership Officers support the work of the Herefordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership and Herefordshire Safeguarding Adults Board, to promote effective multi-agency working to keep children, young people and vulnerable adults safe.
The day to day work is varied and includes managing projects, preparing agendas and papers for multi-agency meetings, creating data reports, co-ordinating multi-agency audits, case reviews and quality assurance exercises, providing advice and support on policies and procedures, and being in constant communication with Chairs and external partners. You will also support the Partnership Team in all its functions, including the delivery of the multi-agency training programme and events, maintaining policies and procedures, administration, and communication tools. You will work closely on a daily basis with a range of external partners.
While the Partnership Officer will need to understand and support both the children’s and adults’ partnership agendas, this role is predominantly focussed on support for the Safeguarding Children Partnership and coordinating quality assurance activity.
Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.
About You
We are looking for an experienced individual who is confident working in a multi-agency context, a strong understanding of safeguarding for adults and children, excellent communication, analysis and organisational skills, and a high level of capability with IT systems. You will have a passion for quality assurance activity, including maintaining datasets and facilitating case auditing, and a high level of attention to detail. You will work well with other people, be diligent and proactive, and able to prioritise a busy work programme, deliver under pressure, and be accountable for your work.
You will also have specific knowledge and working experience of the statutory responsibilities and arrangements around safeguarding adults and children and hold a relevant degree or professional qualification in health, social care, education, policing, community safety or relevant associated partnership subject.
If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Angela Wilson – [email protected]
We Offer
A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
- Salary range of £36,363 to £40,777 per annum (£22,112 to £24,796 per annum pro rata)
- Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
- Generous Annual Leave: 31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
- Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
- Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Why Choose Us?
Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county on the Welsh border, one of England’s most rural and unspoilt areas, with vibrant market towns and a strong sense of community.
Our priority is clear: to keep children safe and give them the best start in life. We do this through passionate, dedicated professionals who build strong relationships with children, families, and partners to make a lasting difference.
It’s an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our people and our relational practice approach, working alongside our improvement partner, Leeds City Council. You’ll be supported by experienced managers, continuous professional development, and a genuine team ethos that values collaboration and care.
If you’re committed to helping children and young people thrive, come and join the journey in Herefordshire - where your work truly matters.
Herefordshire Council Plan
The Council plan sets out how we will make our contribution to achieving a better and more successful Herefordshire, please see the link below to find out more:
Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-2028
Reasonable Adjustments
Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [email protected].
If you’re shortlisted for interview and require any reasonable adjustments, our Children & Young People Recruitment Team will be happy to support you.
Creating an inclusive workplace
We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs.
For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
- Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.
How to apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role.
Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, the C&YP Recruitment Team will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox - check your spam/ junk folder too.
Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!