Member of Safeguarding Committee

The Methodist Church; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a committed and experienced individual to join the Safeguarding Committee to ensure a safe environment for all. This voluntary role involves governance, oversight, and critical judgment in safeguarding practices. Applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, aligning with the Church's commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Expenses paid

Qualifications

• Experienced individual with expertise in safeguarding.
• Ability to support and challenge effectively.
• Commitment to ensuring a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the safeguarding governance of the Church.
• Ensure the Church is a safe place for all members.
• Challenge and support safeguarding processes.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Good judgment

Effective support

Job description

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Member of Safeguarding Committee, London

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Client:

The Methodist Church

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want to make a difference and contribute to The Methodist Church?
Are you a keen and experienced individual who is interested in supporting the work we do to ensure that the Church is a safe place for all – children, young people, and adults?

About the Role
The Methodist Church in Britain seeks to ensure that the Church is a safe place for all – children, young people, and adults. The Safeguarding Committee plays a critical role in ensuring good governance of safeguarding and provides scrutiny and oversight of safeguarding across the Church.

About You
We are looking for an experienced, committed person with deep expertise in safeguarding and the ability to support and challenge effectively, make good judgment and come to sound decisions.

We advise you to review the candidate pack, the role description and person specification ahead of completing and submitting your online expression of interest form. The candidate pack includes some useful information about our processes.

Please note that where appropriate, successful nominees will be asked to undertake further checks, including references and a DBS check.

If you have questions about the role or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please email Chinnu Sanjayan at[emailprotected]

We are aiming to have a breadth of experience and backgrounds among the members of the Connexional Council, and therefore we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic members of the Church, women, those with disabilities, and those who are still developing their careers.

Indicative Recruitment Timetable:
Closing date: 26 June 2025
Interviews Date: 28 July 2025
Provisional appointment start date: 1 October 2025

This is a voluntary position which in non-remunerated, but expenses are paid.