Lead Safeguarding Administrator | Diocese Liaison

Assistance Dogs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistance Dogs seeks a Senior Administrator to support the Bishop of Leeds and the Safeguarding team with high-level administration and process improvement. The role, based across two Leeds sites, involves managing communications, meetings, filing systems, PTO/OPTO work, and GDPR handling.

You will bridge the Bishop's office and safeguarding teams, developing clear clergy file processes and streamlining the local Permission to Officiate procedure in line with guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles and a relevant business administration qualification.
• Excellent IT and strong communication abilities.
• Prior knowledge or experience in safeguarding desirable.
• Trustworthy with sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Bishop of Leeds and the Safeguarding team, including email and letter communications, query management, and PTO/OPTO paperwork preparation.
• Ensure the bishop's office's safeguarding processes are robust and aligned with published guidance.
• Facilitate collaboration between the Bishop's office and the diocesan safeguarding office through regular meetings, communication, and direct work with both teams.
• Support the administrative review of clergy personal files and develop clear processes for their management.
• Streamline the Permission to Officiate process at a local level, adhering to published guidance and developing electronic and physical filing systems.
• Identify gaps and develop new processes locally, with the ability to elevate procedural suggestions to the safeguarding team.
• Manage a busy workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Handle confidential information in line with GDPR and local policies.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and traditional diversity within the Diocese's parishes.
• Maintain a flexible work approach and be willing to travel between sites as needed.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Administrative skills

Education

Business administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistance Dogs seeks a Senior Administrator to support the Bishop of Leeds and the Safeguarding team with high-level administration and process improvement. The role, based across two Leeds sites, involves managing communications, meetings, filing systems, PTO/OPTO work, and GDPR handling.

You will bridge the Bishop's office and safeguarding teams, developing clear clergy file processes and streamlining the local Permission to Officiate procedure in line with guidelines.