Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer to ensure student welfare. The role involves managing safeguarding risks and promoting inclusion. Ideal candidates have experience in safeguarding in educational settings. This full-time position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

29 days' paid leave

12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Excellent staff development opportunities

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and supporting students in an educational setting.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and manage safeguarding risks.
• Support low-level safeguarding concerns and promote education.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on safeguarding activities.
• Deliver training promoting wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Assist in safeguarding duties across courses.

Skills

Experience in safeguarding

Ability to promote inclusion

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £31,236 - £34,610 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 a Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer 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, welfare and engagement of all students, aged 16+, across both college and university courses.

The SIO will proactively support student welfare and engagement by addressing low-level safeguarding concerns, promoting re-engagement in education, reducing barriers to academic success and reducing the likelihood of escalation of risk.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing safeguarding risks, providing early interventions and targeted support for vulnerable students, including those under local authority care, young carers, and care-experienced individuals.

The SIO will foster a culture of safety, respect, and inclusion through individual casework, collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders, and the coordination and delivery of group activities and training that promote wellbeing, behaviour for learning, and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and manage safeguarding risks and provide early interventions and targeted support for vulnerable students.
• Support low-level safeguarding concerns and promote re-engagement in education to reduce barriers to academic success.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate safeguarding activities and training.
• Deliver group activities and training that promote wellbeing, behaviour for learning, and positive outcomes.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Head of FE Pastoral Support in safeguarding duties across college and university courses.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and supporting students in an educational setting (as described in the role).
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and to promote inclusion.

Benefits

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 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 12th October 2025

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