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Senior Safeguarding, Welfare & Compliance Lead

UK Sport

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A leading sports organization in the UK is seeking an experienced professional to oversee safeguarding and integrity functions within Basketball England. The ideal candidate will provide strategic operational oversight, managing a team of specialists and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. You will engage with stakeholders and lead initiatives to maintain the highest standards of welfare and participant safety. A degree in a relevant field and extensive safeguarding experience are essential for this role, which may require weekend work and travel.

Benefits

Flexible working hours
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in safeguarding or integrity roles, including policy development.
  • Experience managing complex safeguarding cases.
  • Experience leading teams and managing specialists.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure national safeguarding standards are embedded in the organisation.
  • Provide oversight of Basketball England's compliance policies and procedures.
  • Lead the management of safeguarding and disciplinary matters.

Skills

Leadership
Safeguarding expertise
Stakeholder engagement
Policy development
Attention to detail

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent
Minimum Level 2 qualification in Safeguarding

Tools

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Job description
A leading sports organization in the UK is seeking an experienced professional to oversee safeguarding and integrity functions within Basketball England. The ideal candidate will provide strategic operational oversight, managing a team of specialists and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. You will engage with stakeholders and lead initiatives to maintain the highest standards of welfare and participant safety. A degree in a relevant field and extensive safeguarding experience are essential for this role, which may require weekend work and travel.
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