Safeguarding Casework Manager

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is seeking a Safeguarding Casework Manager to lead safeguarding cases and help strengthen policy and practice across the School. This fixed-term role supports student wellbeing until July 2027.

We require substantial safeguarding experience with under-18s and adults-at-risk, plus familiarity with higher education settings, workplace counselling, and working with diverse communities. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Significant safeguarding experience with under-18s and adults-at-risk.
• Experience in Higher Education Institution, workplace counselling, or similar.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while contributing to team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on managing safeguarding cases and help shore up safeguarding policy and practice across the School.
• Manage a caseload of safeguarding concerns.
• Work with diverse backgrounds; liaise with staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Experience with under-18s & adults-at-

Higher Education sector experience

Counselling experience

Job description

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university.

Student Wellbeing Service

Safeguarding Casework Manager

Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance.

This is a fixed-term role through the end of July 2027.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world, with a global reach and an international community of staff and students. The LSE Student Wellbeing Service (SWS) is a multi‑disciplinary service providing support to students and staff. We are recruiting a Safeguarding Casework Manager to lead on managing safeguarding cases and help with the shoring up of safeguarding policy and practice across the School.

We are seeking candidates who can bring expertise to the role, working independently to manage a caseload of LSE safeguarding concerns whilst being an engaged team member. Candidates will have significant experience of working in safeguarding – both with under‑18s and with adults‑at‑risk. Candidates will have experience in Higher Education Institution, workplace counselling, or similar environment. Candidates will be skilled in working with a range of people from diverse backgrounds.

This role funded through a project to review and improve the safeguarding provision at LSE. Funding is currently in place through the end of July 2027, with the possibility of extension.

This position will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any offer of employment made is conditional on receipt of a satisfactory DBS check.

• We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working and excellent training and development opportunities.

Should you have any queries about the role, please email Victoria Frost, Head of Student Services at [e-mail].