At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safeguarding initiatives and manage sensitive cases across Scotland.
- Company: Join the RNLI, a values-driven organisation dedicated to saving lives at sea.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a strong pension scheme.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and be part of a team committed to positive change.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in safeguarding communities while working flexibly from home.
- Qualifications: Must hold a Level 3 Safeguarding Qualification and have relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 42000 £ per year.
Check out the role overview below. If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time
Location description: Homebased with travel required across Scotland (expensed)
Interview location: Initial interview via Teams. 2nd interview in Perth.
Interview date: Weds 8th July and Tues 14th July 2026
Closing Date: 30-06-2026
Reference: 21491
About us: We are an inclusive and values-driven organisation made up of staff and volunteers, all with a simple purpose, to save lives at sea. We do this without prejudice. We respect and value diversity and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service, which we have been doing for over 200 years.
We are looking for a Safeguarding Officer (Scotland) to join our Safeguarding Team. The Safeguarding Team helps to create a safe and inclusive RNLI for all our people and the communities we come into contact with. The Safeguarding Officer will play an integral role in creating a sustainable and future-proof safeguarding function. This role is homebased requiring regular travel within the region - Scotland - as well as travel across the UK and Ireland when required.
Some of the benefits:
- Salary £38,000 to £42,000 (dependent on experience)
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Competitive pension scheme (employer contributions of up to 10% of basic salary)
- Life assurance
- Health cashplan option
- Mileage, travel and subsistence expenses reimbursed in line with RNLI policy
Your Role: As a Safeguarding Officer, you will deliver safeguarding activities, support the implementation of policy and guidance, act as the lead practitioner in the management of safeguarding disclosures and lead safeguarding investigations. You will be tasked with the following areas:
- Act as the safeguarding lead practitioner across the geographical patch, providing high-quality, practical safeguarding advice, oversight, guidance and support.
- Coordinate and lead the assessment of all safeguarding allegations in line with the RNLI's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
- Lead and manage delegated safeguarding investigations.
- Manage complex and sensitive safeguarding cases.
- Operate within the legal, statutory and regulatory frameworks and report matters to external agencies within set timescales, such as LADO teams.
- Manage the criminal vetting check positive disclosure process.
- Act as an enabler in the delivery of positive activities for children, young people and adults engaged with or who come into contact with the RNLI.
About You: You'll be someone with a proven ability to set and deliver on strategic Safeguarding direction, an active listener and strong communicator who is able to create and deliver powerful written and verbal communication to a variety of audiences. You will need to demonstrate experience of the following essential criteria:
- Hold a minimum Level 3 Safeguarding Qualification.
- Experience of leading and conducting safeguarding investigations.
- Experience of challenging and influencing organisational culture and behaviour.
- Valid Driving Licence.
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Safeguarding: The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person's health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role.
Diversity at the RNLI: Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable) and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
Safeguarding Officer - Scotland in Scone employer: RNLI
The RNLI is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its staff and volunteers. With a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a robust pension scheme, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The role of Safeguarding Officer in Scotland not only provides meaningful work in safeguarding communities but also offers opportunities for growth and development within a respected organisation dedicated to saving lives at sea.
