Designated Safeguarding Officer (Foundation)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Brighton |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Role: Designated Safeguarding Officer (Foundation)
Location: 136 Freshfield Road offices, Brighton and locations around Sussex that the Foundation work from
Hours: 35 hours per week, which could include evenings and weekends
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 4th December 2025
About Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation
We are the official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, using the power of football to change lives. We are passionate about delivering high quality, inclusive and impactful community programmes that help children, young people, and adults get active, learn new skills and improve their wellbeing throughout Sussex. If you share our commitment to making a difference in our communities then we’d love you to be part of the team.
Lead the way in safeguarding excellence for the Foundation
You will be the face of safeguarding within the foundation and be a visible member of the wider charity team to help build a supportive safeguarding structure and network. You will serve as the main contact for all concerns and be responsible for implementing procedures and training to promote the safeguarding of participants, staff, and environments. Your work will uphold and enhance a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring high standards for vulnerable groups.
To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description
Am I right for this role?
We are looking for someone with professional safeguarding experience who has worked directly with both children and vulnerable adults. You should be skilled at managing a caseload and familiar with using a case-management system. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as you will need to effectively interact with a wide-ranging of stakeholders that includes children, adults with disabilities, safeguarding professionals, senior managers, and coaches.
Our values are essential to our success
Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:
Treat People Well
⚪ Exceed Expectations
Aim High. Never Give Up
⚪ Act with Integrity
Make it Special
How we say thank you
In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:
️23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
⚡Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
Enhanced family policies
️♀️Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground
Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season
In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses
Our commitment to EDI
We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com
Safeguarding is part of everything we do
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.
Role: Designated Safeguarding Officer (Foundation)
Location: 136 Freshfield Road offices, Brighton and locations around Sussex that the Foundation work from
Hours: 35 hours per week, which could include evenings and weekends
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 4th December 2025
About Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation
We are the official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, using the power of football to change lives. We are passionate about delivering high quality, inclusive and impactful community programmes that help children, young people, and adults get active, learn new skills and improve their wellbeing throughout Sussex. If you share our commitment to making a difference in our communities then we’d love you to be part of the team.
Lead the way in safeguarding excellence for the Foundation
You will be the face of safeguarding within the foundation and be a visible member of the wider charity team to help build a supportive safeguarding structure and network. You will serve as the main contact for all concerns and be responsible for implementing procedures and training to promote the safeguarding of participants, staff, and environments. Your work will uphold and enhance a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring high standards for vulnerable groups.
To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description
Am I right for this role?
We are looking for someone with professional safeguarding experience who has worked directly with both children and vulnerable adults. You should be skilled at managing a caseload and familiar with using a case-management system. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as you will need to effectively interact with a wide-ranging of stakeholders that includes children, adults with disabilities, safeguarding professionals, senior managers, and coaches.
Our values are essential to our success
Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:
Treat People Well
⚪ Exceed Expectations
Aim High. Never Give Up
⚪ Act with Integrity
Make it Special
How we say thank you
In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:
️23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
⚡Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
Enhanced family policies
️♀️Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground
Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season
In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses
Our commitment to EDI
We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com
Safeguarding is part of everything we do
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.
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