Student Development and Safeguarding Manager in London

The Student Development and Safeguarding Manager provides operational leadership across the college's Employability, Enrichment, and Pastoral (Safeguarding) provision. The role ensures students are supported to develop the skills, experiences, and personal attributes required for success in further study, employment, and wider life.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a whole‐college EEP strategy aligned to organisational priorities, statutory guidance, and Ofsted expectations.
• Manage the CEIAG programme/offer and ensure alignment to the Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Design and manage a dynamic enrichment programme including clubs, events, volunteering, and leadership opportunities.
• Manage the Safeguarding Team, including LAC and Counselling, ensuring effective responses to safeguarding disclosures and concerns.
• Manage budgets, resources, and operational planning effectively.
• Monitor service effectiveness using KPIs, audit outcomes, and feedback.

These duties are not shown in order of priority or frequency, nor is the list comprehensive, but rather an indication of the type and level of duties expected of the post.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Level 6 in Careers Guidance & Development (qualified).
• Evidence of CPD in safeguarding, employability, or student development (Level 3+ safeguarding qualification).
• Minimum NVQ L4 in Information, Advice & Guidance or equivalent, or willingness to work towards within 1 year.
• Minimum of 2 years demonstrable experience managing employability, enrichment, pastoral, or safeguarding teams/services.
• Evidence of providing IAG on learning and work opportunities to diverse client groups; experience of engaging with external stakeholders to create work experience and employment opportunities.
• Understanding of Gatsby Benchmarks and CEIAG best practice.
• Ability to work constructively with young people and adults by providing robust CEIAG and supporting all Wex opportunities.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a covering letter that demonstrates how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role. All applications must be fully completed; an incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.

Closing date for applications: 5 February 2026.

Barking & Dagenham College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.