Child Exploitation and MACE Coordinator
| Company: | Stoke on Trent City Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,046 to £34,811 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | ST4 4AD |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 3 days remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Directorate: Children and Family Services
Section: Adolescent Services
Location: Swann House
Grade: Level 7
Hours: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.
About us:
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
Further information on the Council and our directorates
The Role:
Child Exploitation and MACE Co-ordinator Do you want a role where your work makes a real difference to some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Stoke-on-Trent? We are looking for a highly organised, analytical and passionate Child Exploitation and MACE Co-ordinator to join our Adolescent Services team.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding children at risk of exploitation, coordinating the city's Multi-Agency Child Exploitation (MACE) arrangements and helping partners work together to reduce harm and improve outcomes. Working closely with social care, police, health, education and community partners, you will coordinate complex multi-agency processes, analyse intelligence and data, support strategic safeguarding activity, chair meetings, deliver training and help shape innovative approaches to contextual safeguarding.
We're looking for someone with:
Experience of coordinating complex safeguarding or multi-agency processes.
Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
Knowledge of child exploitation, contextual safeguarding and partnership working. Excellent digital skills, including Microsoft 365 and data management systems.
The ability to work confidently with professionals at all levels and manage competing priorities.
In return, you'll join a council that is committed to improving the lives of children and families, where innovation, partnership working and professional development are actively encouraged. You'll work alongside dedicated colleagues who are passionate about making Stoke-on-Trent a safer place for children and young people.
For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Bethany Gledhill, Bethany.Gledhill@stoke.gov.uk
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Multi-Agency Child Exploitation (MACE)process, ensuring effective information sharing and decision-making across partner agencies
Analyse safeguarding information, data and intelligence to identify emerging risks, themes, locations and patterns of exploitation
Organise, chair and support a range of multi-agency meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and completed
Provide specialist advice, consultation and guidance to professionals on child exploitation, contextual safeguarding and related harms
Develop and maintain effective systems, reports and performance information to support safeguarding activity and service improvement
Work collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies to improve outcomes and strengthen the city's response to exploitation
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