Club Safeguarding Lead

7 days ago


Tiptree Heath, Essex, United Kingdom Colchester United Full time
Job Description:

Colchester United is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Child Welfare to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a culture of safeguarding throughout the club, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and football governing body regulations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a senior safeguarding role, preferably within a sports organization or similar setting. They should have strong knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, regulations, and best practices, including the FA's Safeguarding Children Policy. Proven experience in managing and investigating safeguarding incidents and concerns is essential. Additionally, the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion is required.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Safeguarding Strategy Development: Develop and implement a club-wide safeguarding strategy that promotes best practices, continuous improvement, and a culture of safety.
  • Compliance and Reporting: Ensure the club meets all legal, regulatory, and EFL safeguarding standards, including regular audits and assessments.
  • Education and Training: Develop and deliver regular safeguarding training and awareness programs for all staff, volunteers, players, and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Essential:
    1. Experience in a senior safeguarding role, ideally within a sports organization or similar setting.
    2. Strong knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, regulations, and best practices, including the FA's Safeguarding Children Policy.
    3. Proven experience in managing and investigating safeguarding incidents and concerns.
    4. Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion.
  • Desirable:
    1. Professional qualification in safeguarding, social work, education, or a related field.
    2. Experience working within football or another professional sports environment.

Salary:£40,000 - £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
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