Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to reinforce student safety and well-being. The ideal candidate will provide support to students and staff while managing safeguarding concerns effectively. Strong understanding of safeguarding processes and excellent communication skills are essential. Benefits include generous annual leave, subsidised healthcare, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous allocation of annual leave

Subsidised private healthcare

Free on-site gym membership

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Excellent staff development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding roles within educational settings.
• Ability to work 1:1 with students and liaise with families.
• Capacity to deal with safeguarding concerns calmly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring student safety.
• Address safeguarding concerns and advise staff.
• Collaborate with academic departments regarding student well-being.

Skills

Strong understanding of child and adult safeguarding processes

Excellent time management

Effective communication skills

Crisis management

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Location: Birmingham

Salary: GBP30,805 - GBP34,132 per annum - SS4

Job type: Permanent, Full time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

University College Birmingham is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our busy and friendly safeguarding team, part of the Student Support and Wellbeing directorate.

This role involves supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Head of FE Pastoral Support in ensuring the safety and well-being of all students, aged 16+, across both College and University courses.

The DDSL will address safeguarding concerns effectively, working 1:1 with students, and liaising with families/guardians and colleagues from academic departments. They will also advise and support staff who raise concerns.

The position requires a strong understanding of child and adult safeguarding processes and organisations locally and nationally. You will have excellent time management and communication skills and be able to deal with a crisis in a calm and effective manner.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • LGPS - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 10th August 2025.

Interview Date - TBC.

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Candidates with experience of; Student Safeguarding Manager, Student Support Manager, Student Safeguarding Officer, Safeguarding Lead, will also be considered for this role.