Safeguarding Manager in London

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

As our Safeguarding Manager, you will play a key role in promoting and maintaining a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all learners. Acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will work across the EFI Group, collaborating with internal teams, including curriculum colleagues, as well as external agencies to coordinate the effective management of safeguarding and welfare concerns. You will ensure that students are protected from harm and receive timely, appropriate support.

Working proactively with students, you will help them overcome barriers to their progression by signposting and enabling access to high-quality support, while providing both proactive and reactive pastoral care. This is a varied and rewarding role within a busy environment, where you will build strong relationships with a wide range of staff and external stakeholders, always keeping the student at the heart of everything you do.

You will be responsible for the administration, monitoring and progression of safeguarding referrals, maintaining accurate and confidential records, supporting risk assessment processes, and ensuring compliance with statutory safeguarding duties, EFI Group policies and sector guidance. In addition, you will provide line management and leadership to the Safeguarding team, contributing to the EFI Group's commitment to safeguarding, child protection, preventing radicalisation, promoting learner wellbeing, and fostering a culture where every student feels safe, valued and able to achieve their full potential.

Qualifications: Degree-level education (or equivalent) with specialist training in safeguarding, mental health, counselling, youth work, education, or wellbeing, plus evidence of ongoing CPD and Level 2 qualifications or equivalent in English and Mathematics (GCSE grade C/4 or above).

Experience: Proven experience in safeguarding and student support within an educational setting, including managing complex cases, referrals, and working with young people aged 16+.

Expertise: Strong knowledge of safeguarding (including KCSIE), mental health, pastoral care, SEND, and equality and diversity within education settings.

Skills: Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage caseloads, assess risk, use Office 365, and work effectively with students, staff, and external agencies.

Values: Compassionate, resilient, and student-focused, with a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and supporting young people to thrive.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
• Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
• Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.

Salary: From £35,550 to £42,750 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience.

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Closing Date: 8am on Monday, 10 August 2026

Interviews held on Monday, 17 August 2026 in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE or LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX.

For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA, LCBT websites and refer to the job description. Please contact for further information.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.