Designated Safeguarding Officer (Foundation)

We are the official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, using the power of football to change lives. We are passionate about delivering high quality, inclusive and impactful community programmes that help children, young people, and adults get active, learn new skills and improve their wellbeing throughout Sussex. If you share our commitment to making a difference in our communities then we would love you to be part of the team.

Lead the way in safeguarding excellence for the Foundation. You will be the face of safeguarding within the foundation and be a visible member of the wider charity team to help build a supportive safeguarding structure and network. You will serve as the main contact for all concerns and be responsible for implementing procedures and training to promote the safeguarding of participants, staff, and environments. Your work will uphold and enhance a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring high standards for vulnerable groups.

Am I right for this role? We are looking for someone with professional safeguarding experience who has worked directly with both children and vulnerable adults. You should be skilled at managing a caseload and familiar with using a case-management system. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as you will need to effectively interact with a wide range of stakeholders that includes children, adults with disabilities, safeguarding professionals, senior managers, and coaches.

Our values are essential:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Enhanced family policies
• Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.