Academy Designated Safeguarding Officer

The Person:

·       Strong safeguarding background, able to show a commitment to excellent safeguarding practice.

·     Demonstrate experience of implementing effective policies, practices, and procedures, bringing these to life to create a positive safeguarding culture.

·       Experience of effective case management and investigating safeguarding concerns, disclosures, allegations, and incidents.

·       Able to work collaboratively both internally and externally, including statutory agencies and partners.

·       Well organised, able to prioritise workload whilst being flexible and able to cope with the unexpected.

·       Calm and approachable who can deal with sensitive matters in a professional manner.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual who will have a visible and impactful presence to enhance a positive safeguarding and fan experience culture across the Club. You will have a demonstrable background in safeguarding and have a successful track record of making a positive difference. You will have an understanding of managing safeguarding issues across the community and/or sports sectors, along with a creative flair to enhance our fan experience.

You will have a proactive, person-centred approach and have the ability to work well with others to support, guide and advise colleagues to achieve positive outcomes. You will be approachable with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to adapt your style to the audience. This role has a broad reach and we are looking for someone with the ability to work alongside elite sporting colleagues, our communities, parents and young people with cooperative and successful outcomes.

With your excellent planning and organisational skills, you will be able to effectively manage and deliver a diverse workload to shape a culture of safeguarding and customer excellence. You will have a high level of integrity with the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters with a positive and solution focused attitude.

The Club is fully committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk who engage in our activities.  We recognise that we have a responsibility to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable groups and we have policies and procedures in place which all of our staff are trained in and are expected to adhere to as part of their employment. An offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory DBS check (depending on the role), satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Salford City FC  is an equal opportunities employer. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.