Safeguarding Lead

Nottinghamshire FA; Attenborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A county football association in England is seeking a Behaviour Improvement & Safeguarding Lead to support the FA Grassroots Football Strategy. This role focuses on improving safeguarding practices and behavior in grassroots football. The ideal candidate has relevant experience in safeguarding, knowledge of legislation, and is able to work closely with local partners. The position offers a salary starting from £32,000 and includes a hybrid working model with flexible hours.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working model

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Experience in adult/child safeguarding and welfare.
• Knowledge of legislation and policy related to safeguarding.
• Experience in a designated safeguarding role.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of The FA National Game Strategy.
• Manage concerns in a timely manner.
• Lead implementation of The FA's Behaviour Improvement Programme.

Skills

Experience in safeguarding

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Report writing skills

Knowledge of equality and inclusion

Understanding roles of statutory agencies

Education

Relevant safeguarding qualifications

Job description

Nottinghamshire FA are looking for a Behaviour Improvement & Safeguarding Lead (DSO) to support the effective delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Nottinghamshire County FA Business Strategy, with a strong focus on safeguarding and behaviour across all levels of grassroots football.

What’s in it for you :

The chance to lead on safeguarding and behaviour practices across the county and make a tangible, long-term impact on the football community.

Influence Nottinghamshire FA strategy and shape how the organisation delivers safer, stronger, more positive football environments.

Work closely with local partners, volunteers and national FA colleagues to drive improvements in culture and behaviour.

Opportunities for professional development, CPD and ongoing learning.

A hybrid working model offering flexibility across office and remote working.

The main purpose(s) of this Behaviour Improvement & Safeguarding Lead at The Nottinghamshire FA :

Supporting the delivery of The FA National Game Strategy andNottinghamshire FABusiness Strategy.

Managing Nottinghamshire FA’s work, in line with legislation, FA policy, procedures,regulations, standards and guidance.

Managing concernsin a timely mannerandin line withFA requirements and guidance.

Significantly contributing toimplementingandmaintainingThe FA’sSafeguarding 365 Standardfor County FAsand driving safer practice in grassroots football.

Leading on the implementation of The FA's Behaviour Improvement Programme by ensuring that we are tackling poor behaviour & raising standards in grassroots football across the county.

Complying withFA rules, regulations, policies,proceduresand guidance.

We’re looking for a Behaviour Improvement & Safeguarding Lead with :

Relevant experience in an adult / child safeguarding and welfare field.

Knowledge ofcurrentlegislation, policyand practicerelatingtochildren andadults atrisk.

Experience of workingina designatedsafeguarding role.

Experience ofwritingreports and compiling caserelated evidenceandinformation.

Demonstratable working knowledge of inclusion, equality andantidiscrimination.

Working knowledge ofthe roles ofstatutoryagencies in safeguardingchildren and adults atrisk.

Experience of implementing policies,protocolsandguidance.

Knowledge of the structure and partner organisations within football,nationally and within the County FA locality.

A full, clean UK driving licence.

You will also be required to pass an enhanced DBS check.

This is an initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract, with the potential to become permanent. You will be working 35 hours per week, with a requirement for some occasional evening and weekend work. The salary on offer starts from £32,000 per annum.

To apply for the Behaviour Improvement Lead & Safeguarding Lead (DSO) role at Nottinghamshire FA, please apply online. You will then be directed to our website to complete the application form