Safeguarding Training Administrator

Full-time (35 hours) | £31,277 per annum | 2-year fixed term | Hybrid (office + home working)

Reporting to: Diocesan Safeguarding Manager (DSM)

Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday; occasional evenings/weekends with notice)

Contract: 2-year fixed term (6-month probation)

Salary: Spine Point 6, £31,277 per annum

Location: The Diocesan Office, Old Alresford Place, Old Alresford SO24 9DH (some home working may be available/necessary)

About The Diocesan Safeguarding Team

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team supports parishes and senior clergy to safeguard children and adults who may be at risk of abuse or neglect, and those in abusive relationships. We work in partnership with statutory agencies, promote safer recruitment, deliver high-quality training and support to volunteers and staff, and help create safe environments through clear policies and procedures aligned to legal requirements and Church of England guidance.

What you’ll do:

• Act as the central coordination point for safeguarding training, supporting the DSM and Lead Safeguarding Trainer (LST) to plan, schedule and deliver an efficient programme.
• Manage end-to-end administration for approximately 100 training sessions per year, including bookings, communications, course materials, and participant records.
• Confidently host and support online training sessions on Zoom/Teams, including screen sharing and breakout rooms.
• Maintain accurate training compliance records for individuals and parishes, and proactively follow up where training is out of date or approaching expiry.
• Produce clear reports on training take-up, compliance, issues and trends for stakeholders.
• Support safeguarding events and face-to-face training logistics, including documentation and coordination.
• Provide high-quality, discreet administrative support across the safeguarding team, including meeting administration and minute-taking.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience providing effective administrative support (training administration experience is ideal).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the confidence to be a first point of contact and handle enquiries professionally.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle priorities calmly under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft Office; comfortable learning new systems and digital tools.
• Confident running online sessions in Zoom/Teams (screen share, breakout rooms, troubleshooting).
• Ability to research, digest and present information clearly and concisely.
• Discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• A good understanding of safeguarding practice within a complex organisation (knowledge of Church of England safeguarding is desirable).

Essential Requirements:

• Strong written English and confidence working with numbers and data (e.g., tracking attendance, compliance, and reporting).
• High standards of confidentiality and sensitivity when working with safeguarding-related information.
• A current driving licence and access to a vehicle, as the role involves travel around the diocese (including occasional out-of-hours travel) and there are no public transport links to the office.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of safeguarding practice within the Church of England.
• Experience using tools such as Spotler, Eventbrite, or SurveyMonkey.
• Ability to use social media platforms for course communications and promotion.
• Understanding of other Christian denominations and non-Christian faiths.

Why join us:

This is a role where great administration directly supports safer practice across the diocese. You’ll work closely with experienced safeguarding professionals, help deliver a programme that makes a meaningful difference, and be trusted with important, sensitive work where accuracy, care and consistency really matter.