Campus Safeguarding Lead in Trowbridge

Do you have experience leading safeguarding practices and supporting vulnerable young people or adults? Are you passionate about creating safe, inclusive environments where students can learn, grow, and thrive? If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference, influence safeguarding culture, and work within a supportive educational setting, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

We are seeking a committed and experienced Campus Safeguarding Lead to play a key role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students across all provision, including 16–19, adult learners, apprentices and HE students. Join Wiltshire College & University Centre as a Campus Safeguarding Lead and play a pivotal role in promoting student safety, wellbeing, and protection across the campus.

What We Offer

• Salary: £32,414 per year
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Outstanding Benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme – a secure and valuable pension for your future
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days – including a 2-week paid Christmas closure
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support
• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – stay active while saving money
• Professional Development – access to safeguarding training, CPD, and career progression
• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry

A stable, purpose-driven leadership role with benefits that support both your wellbeing and your future.

What You’ll Do

• Take the lead on all safeguarding matters on campus, ensuring timely and appropriate action
• Provide expert advice, guidance and support to staff on safeguarding concerns
• Manage and support campus-based safeguarding teams
• Work closely with curriculum teams to identify and support vulnerable students
• Make referrals to external agencies including social care, police and Prevent, and attend multi-agency meetings
• Maintain accurate and secure safeguarding records and contribute to reporting and quality assurance
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring students feel safe, heard and supported
• Deputise for the Senior Safeguarding Lead as required

What You’ll Bring

• Recent, relevant safeguarding experience, with a strong understanding of safeguarding for both young people and adults
• Experience of managing staff and working in an education or similar setting
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and multi-agency working
• Confidence in managing complex and sensitive situations, with sound professional judgement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and support others
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload

You will also demonstrate:

• A student-centred, trauma-informed approach
• The ability to work calmly under pressure and maintain professional boundaries
• A commitment to equality, diversity and creating a safe learning environment

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
• Advanced safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain)

Why Choose This Path?

Make a lasting impact on students’ safety and wellbeing — while enjoying:

• A leadership role with real influence and purpose
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development in safeguarding and leadership
• The opportunity to shape a strong safeguarding culture
• A rewarding role where protection, care, and leadership truly matter.

Make a move that truly matters. If you’re ready to lead safeguarding practice, protect students, and be part of an organisation that puts safety and wellbeing first, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Thursday 14th May 2026

Please note: Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

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.