Safeguarding Training Officer

Diocese of Sheffield; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A religious organization in Greater London seeks a Safeguarding Training Officer to implement safeguarding training strategies across the Diocese. The role entails organizing training programs for a variety of stakeholders, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates must have relevant qualifications, experience in training delivery, and a solid understanding of safeguarding legislation. The position offers a salary between £36,000 and £42,500 FTE, with options for full-time or part-time work.

Benefits

10% employer contribution to pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in facilitating and delivering training.
• Experience of working or volunteering in a safeguarding role.
• Experience of developing a training strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead training implementation for safeguarding.
• Organise and deliver training to office holders, employees, and volunteers.
• Network with staff from other dioceses involved in safeguarding.

Skills

Excellent presentation skills

Good IT skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Training qualification

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Zoom

Teams

Job description

Safeguarding Training Officer

We are looking for a Safeguarding Training Officer who will be an integral part of the Safeguarding Team and share in the responsibility to keep children, young people and vulnerable adults safe.

The role will contribute to the development of and ensure the implementation of the diocesan safeguarding training strategy across the whole Diocese and will organise and deliver a rolling programme of safeguarding training to a wide range of stakeholders including office holders, employees and volunteers.

You should be a qualified, experienced professional who combines experience of safeguarding work and training delivery with approachability and a readiness to respond to a range of individuals across the Diocese.

SDBF Band 4 Salary; £36,000 - £42,500 FTE (based on experience)

Full time, 35 hours per week, or available part time as a job share includes evening and / or weekend working for training delivery

10% employer contribution to pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Based at Diocesan Church House in Rotherham but with hybrid working from home

Further information and an application form can be found on our website: sheffield.anglican.org

Please send your completed application form to recruitment(AT)sheffield.anglican.org

Closing date

4th February 2026 at Noon

Shortlisting date

5th February 2026

Interview dates

10th February 2026 – 11th February 2026

For an informal discussion contact Sin Checkley on sian.checkley(AT)sheffield.anglican.org

Job description

Job title

Safeguarding Training Officer

Employer

Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance

Responsible to

Head of Safeguarding (Diocesan Safeguarding Officer)

Other key relationships

• Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham (lead for safeguarding)
• Independent Chair of Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel
• Diocesan Secretary
• Safeguarding Administrator
• National Safeguarding Team Learning and Development Managers
• Bishops Chaplain

Main purpose of role

To contribute to the development of and ensure the implementation of the diocesan safeguarding training strategy in line with the Safeguarding Learning and Development Practice Guidance issued by the national church. This will involve delivery of safeguarding training in small groups, either face to face or virtually, to office holders, employees and volunteers in the Diocese of Sheffield in line with training materials set out by the national church.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Lead the Diocese's implementation of the Safeguarding Learning and Development Practice Guidance.
• Organise and deliver a rolling programme of safeguarding training in accordance with national guidelines for office holders, employees and volunteers. Some administrative support is available but the postholder will have to undertake some of the administration of courses.
• Ensure accurate records of training undertaken are maintained.
• Lead a network of suitably qualified and experienced volunteer trainers capable of delivering basic safeguarding training to parish volunteers and supporting the delivery of all in person training courses.
• Provide monthly reports to the DSO who in turn will report to the Bishops senior staff team.
• Attend and report to quarterly meetings of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel.
• Network and liaise with staff from other dioceses involved in safeguarding training to ensure sharing of knowledge and best practice.
• Attend national and regional network events as required and keep up to date with the latest developments and guidance on safeguarding.
• Work alongside other members of the Diocesan Safeguarding Team in being available to answer safeguarding queries from parishes, including potentially receiving disclosures from concerned individuals or survivors of abuse, by telephone or email.
• Be the Diocesan safeguarding team lead for the Safeguarding Dashboards and Hubs. Attend user group meetings and promote use in all parishes across the diocese.
• Provide ongoing support to the PSO network through the provision of regular opportunities for PSOs to engage in support, training and networking.
• Undertake other duties as required from time to time.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent (for example social work, education, health, police or children’s / youth work).
• Training qualification.

Experience

• Experience of facilitating and delivering training.
• Experience of working or volunteering in a safeguarding role.
• Experience of developing a training strategy.
• Experience of facilitating and delivering safeguarding training.
• Experience of working with volunteers in a church or other setting.
• Experience of supporting victims and survivors of abuse and those making disclosures.

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of current safeguarding legislation.
• Understanding of the current Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to network and build effective working relationships.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality particularly in relation to safeguarding.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks relating to safeguarding.
• Understanding of the culture of the Church of England.

Personal

• Commitment to the aims and ethos of the Diocese of Sheffield.
• Own transport or ability to travel throughout the diocese.
• Willing to work flexibly. Evening and / or weekend work will be required for the delivery of training.
• A sympathetic and professional understanding of the Christian faith and its implications for responsible safeguarding measures in the Church.

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