Campus Safeguarding Lead

**Wiltshire College & University Centre** have an exciting opportunity for a **Campus Safeguarding Lead** **to**join our team.

**Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire**

**Salary: £31,167 per annum (Professional Services Grade 7)**

**Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week/52 weeks per year**

**Closing Date: 11th May 2025**

**About Us**:
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

**Campus Safeguarding Lead - The Role**:
Are you passionate about student welfare and creating a safe, inclusive environment for all learners? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same and your actions can have a real impact? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced and committed **Campus Safeguarding Lead** to join our Student Services team and play a vital role in protecting and supporting our students across the college.

Working closely with the Director of Safeguarding and Student Services and the Senior Safeguarding Lead, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding and child protection across the college. This is a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will guide early intervention efforts, drive best practices, and ensure compliance with key safeguarding policies - including online safety and Prevent Duty.

**Campus Safeguarding Lead - Key Responsibilities**:
As a Campus Safeguarding Lead, you will:

- Lead safeguarding and child protection processes on campus.
- Provide professional advice and support to staff on safeguarding concerns.
- Liaise with the Local Authority and a wide range of external agencies.
- Act as Designated Teacher for looked-after children.
- Support vulnerable students through targeted early intervention strategies.
- Collaborate with curriculum teams to identify and support students at risk.
- Manage safeguarding staff and maintain accurate records using appropriate databases.

**Campus Safeguarding Lead - You**

We are seeking someone who’s confident, compassionate, and proactive - a strong communicator who can lead with empathy and act decisively. You will need:

- A solid background in safeguarding and student welfare.
- Experience in managing safeguarding concerns and using case management systems.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Experience leading teams and working collaboratively across departments.
- DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) training or willingness to undertake it via the Local Authority.

**Essential Qualifications**
- Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2 (GCSE A-C or equivalent).
- To have or be willing to attended and hold a WSCB Advanced Safeguarding Certificate.
- Evidence of strong CPD

You will be part of a passionate and dedicated team committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people and adult learners alike.

**Campus Safeguarding Lead**:

- Benefits**:

- Competitive salary
- 30 days annual leave for Professional Service Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
- Free onsite car parking

**Campus Safeguarding Lead**:

- Application Process**:
**PLEASE NOTE: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document**

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

**Applications for this role close on the 11th May 2025.**

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, a