Safeguarding Lead (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)

Sage Global Services Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Cricket Foundation is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Manager to lead safeguarding across all cricket activities in Yorkshire. The role focuses on protecting children and vulnerable adults while embedding a culture of safety, accountability and inclusion.

You’ll act as the single point of contact for safeguarding concerns, lead case management and investigations, and liaise with statutory agencies and the Cricket Regulator. This is a leadership role within Safe & Fair Cricket.

Qualifications

• 2+ years demonstrable safeguarding experience.
• Understanding of safeguarding legislation and guidance.
• Experience working with multi-agency partners and regulators.
• Experience delivering safeguarding training to varied audiences.
• Ability to lead investigations and drive policy adoption.

Responsibilities

• Act as SPOC for safeguarding concerns and manage casework.
• Lead safeguarding investigations in line with policy and law.
• Coordinate with LADO, police, and social services as needed.
• Identify training needs and deliver education across cricket networks.
• Analyse safeguarding trends to improve practice and culture.
• Collaborate with heads of departments to embed safeguarding standards.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Case management

Training delivery

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Yorkshire Cricket Foundation is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Manager to lead safeguarding across all cricket activities in Yorkshire. The role focuses on protecting children and vulnerable adults while embedding a culture of safety, accountability and inclusion.

You’ll act as the single point of contact for safeguarding concerns, lead case management and investigations, and liaise with statutory agencies and the Cricket Regulator. This is a leadership role within Safe & Fair Cricket.