Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a full-time Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer to join their team. This role involves supporting the safeguarding lead and managing risks to ensure student welfare and engagement. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to promote safety and inclusion among students, providing targeted support for those in need. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including generous leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

29 days' paid leave per year

Excellent Local Government Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Health MOTs with Registered Nurse

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Subsidised on-site car parking

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable student support.
• Knowledge of the PREVENT agenda.
• Ability to foster a culture of safety and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Identify and assess safeguarding risks.
• Provide targeted support for vulnerable students.

Skills

Understanding of Safeguarding principles

Case management

Collaborative working

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £31,236 - £34,610 per annum - SS4

Job type: Permanent, Full time

About Us

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.

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.