Club Safeguarding Lead

Swindon Town F.C.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Swindon Town Football Club is seeking an experienced Club Safeguarding Lead to advise and support its senior team on safeguarding strategies. Based at the County Ground with travel to training facilities, you will maintain the safeguarding plan, provide advice and training, and manage concerns and referrals.

The role requires significant safeguarding experience, strong knowledge of legislation, and excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Significant safeguarding or child protection experience.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Desirable: experience in an educational setting, knowledge of EPPP and EFL inspection framework, and ability to deliver safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Lead on maintaining and reviewing the club’s safeguarding plan
• Distribute safeguarding policies, procedures and resources across the club
• Advise on training needs and deliver training where appropriate
• Give safeguarding advice and support to staff and volunteers
• Manage safeguarding concerns, allegations and incidents
• Manage referrals to agencies such as social services or the police

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Training delivery

Job description

Swindon Town is looking for an experienced Club Safeguarding Lead to advise and support its senior team on the club’s approach to safeguarding.

The Role

Based at the County Ground with travel to other training facilities, you will maintain the club’s safeguarding plan, provide advice and training, and manage concerns and referrals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on maintaining and reviewing the club’s safeguarding plan
• Distribute safeguarding policies, procedures and resources across the club
• Advise on training needs and deliver training where appropriate
• Give safeguarding advice and support to staff and volunteers
• Manage safeguarding concerns, allegations and incidents
• Manage referrals to agencies such as social services or the police

About You

• Significant experience in a safeguarding or child protection role
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Desirable: experience in an educational setting, knowledge of the EPPP and EFL inspection framework, and the ability to deliver safeguarding training

Key Details

• Location: The County Ground, Swindon
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £30,000 per year
• Closing date: 31 October 2026