Help us keep netball safe, fair and inclusive for everyone.
Netball is booming. Membership is at a record high, the Netball Super League is breaking attendance records, and the 2031 Netball World Cup is heading to Manchester.
To sustain that growth, we need to keep a safe, fair and inclusive sporting environment at the heart of how netball is led and delivered. We want everyone in the game to feel safe, respected and confident to raise concerns.
You will:
Reporting to our Head of Integrity, Safeguarding & Inclusion , as our Lead Safeguarding Officer, you'll lead safeguarding and welfare across the sport. You'll manage cases fairly and consistently, shape policy, support volunteers and build a proactive culture where everyone can take part in a safe, positive and inclusive environment. That culture will reach from clubs to national level.
You'll bring: significant safeguarding experience, a track record of managing complex casework, and the empathy, resilience and diplomacy to make fair decisions under pressure. You'll be passionate about making sport safe, fair and inclusive.
We want netball to be a place where everyone belongs. We operate guaranteed interview schemes for disabled applicants and for candidates from ethnically diverse communities, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Contract: permanent, 35 hours over 5 days per week
Location: SportPark, Loughborough, hybrid with at least one day a week in the office
Safe Sport Manager in Loughborough employer: England Netball
England Netball is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a safe, fair, and inclusive sporting environment. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and collaboration, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact in the governance of netball, while offering unique opportunities to work closely with passionate volunteers and stakeholders across the sport. Join us in shaping the future of netball, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will help create a thriving community.
