Senior Safeguarding Coordinator in Manchester

Play a leading role in creating a safe, inclusive and supportive university community. Are you an experienced safeguarding professional who thrives in fast‑paced, student‑centred environments? We are seeking a committed and proactive Senior Safeguarding Coordinator to help shape and strengthen our safeguarding culture across the University of Greater Manchester.

This is a key role within the Directorate of Student Services & Experience, offering the opportunity to lead safeguarding practice, support complex casework, and ensure students are protected through clear, robust and compassionate processes.

As Senior Safeguarding Coordinator, you will:

• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Officer (DSO) and Deputy Prevent Coordinator, offering specialist advice, supporting audits and contributing to reporting requirements.
• Lead on the coordination of safeguarding, bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct cases, ensuring timely, sensitive and compliant responses.
• Serve as the University’s Dignity at Study Policy Coordinator, ensuring policies and procedures meet OfS Condition E6 and remain accessible, current and effective.
• Support students wishing to report incidents to the Police, University or external agencies, acting as a key liaison throughout the process.
• Maintain strong working relationships with NHS services, voluntary organisations and local authorities to support safe and appropriate referrals.
• Contribute to staff training, awareness‑raising initiatives and the maintenance of safeguarding and Prevent training records.
• Attend weekly Risk MDT meetings, offering expert safeguarding input into complex case discussions.
• Produce engagement and trend reports to inform senior colleagues and support continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively across Student Services, academic schools, the Students’ Union and external agencies to ensure consistent safeguarding practice.
• Deputise for the Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Manager and represent Student Services at internal and external events when required.

You will bring:

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience, alongside safeguarding, mental health or welfare‑related qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Prevent duties and best practice in HE/FE settings.
• Experience managing complex safeguarding, bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct cases.
• Confidence supporting students experiencing mental health difficulties, including risk assessment and crisis management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and contribute to service planning.
• High levels of emotional resilience, professionalism and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• A commitment to confidentiality, data protection and maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• A proactive, improvement‑focused approach to service development.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to student safety, wellbeing and experience. You will join a supportive team committed to high‑quality safeguarding practice, continuous improvement and sector‑leading standards.

The role requires flexibility, including occasional travel and the ability to respond to urgent safeguarding matters. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Please note, interviews are likely to take place the week commencing 4th May. Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment. Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.