Academy Safeguarding and Player Support Officer

Oxford United; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford United is seeking an Academy Safeguarding and Player Support Officer to combine safeguarding responsibilities with a focused U9-U14 player welfare remit within the club's academy.

Working under the Head of Safeguarding, you will respond to concerns, lead welfare work, engage with players and parents, and assist with transitions and EDI education, ensuring the young players have a meaningful voice in their academy experience.

Qualifications

• An approachable, professional and child-centred approach.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, player welfare and EDI.
• The ability to build positive relationships with players and families.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and record concerns under the Head of Safeguarding.
• Lead proactive welfare work and engage with players and parents or carers.
• Support transitions and deliver EDI education within the Junior Academy multidisciplinary team.
• Translate club policy, FA framework, and Youth Development Rules into day-to-day practice to ensure a meaningful voice for young players.

Job description

Oxford United is looking for an Academy Safeguarding and Player Support Officer to combine Academy-wide safeguarding responsibilities with a focused U9-U14 player support remit.

The Role

Working under the direction of the Head of Safeguarding, you will respond to and record concerns, lead proactive welfare work, engage with players and parents or carers, support transitions and deliver EDI education, working closely with the Junior Academy multidisciplinary team.

You will help translate club policy, EFL requirements, The FA framework and the Youth Development Rules into consistent day-to-day practice, making sure young players have a meaningful voice in their Academy experience.

About You

• An approachable, professional and child-centred approach
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, player welfare and EDI
• The ability to build positive relationships with players and families

Key Details

• Location: Oxford
• Contract: Permanent
• This role is subject to the club’s safer recruitment process
• Closing date: 20 November 2026