Safeguarding Officer (Girl's Academy)

Safeguarding Officer (Girl's Academy) page is loaded Safeguarding Officer (Girl's Academy)locations: Staplewood Campustime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: December 19, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: RQ-035059# Be part of our journey Location: Staplewood CampusHours: Part Time (18.75 Hours per week)Contract Type: PermanentCriminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred ListWe are seeking a Safeguarding Officer in our Girls Academy to take a key role in driving a proactive safeguarding culture in the academy and creating a safer environment where children and young people can thrive.You will be an advocate and guardian of the girls' and women's game while promoting the welfare of all players and supporting their safety in all environments (including online). You will play a key role in developing and sustaining a culture of safer working, high performance and respectful behaviour.Using our safeguarding management platform, CPOMS, you will manage safeguarding cases and monitor the Girls Academy, ensuring you are a visible presence and act as a point of contact for any safeguarding and welfare concerns. You will maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date records of all concerns, ensuring that they are securely retained in accordance with data protection legislation and that relevant risk assessments are in place as required.You will support the club to proactively develop its approach to safeguarding by partaking in annual safeguarding professional development and using the relevant training to provide the Girls Academy with a credible source of safeguarding and welfare support, advice and guidance. You will support the delivery of key safeguarding awareness campaigns for the Girls Academy and coordinate staff training where required.You are a team player with an approachable, personable and friendly demeanour who can be a positive role model for young people. You have a strong eye for detail and active listening skills, with the ability to manage safeguarding cases with understanding and confidentiality.You are available to work within the following shift pattern but also have flexibility outside of these hours: Tuesdays: 5.30pm to 8.30pm Wednesday or Thursday: 5.30pm to 8pm Friday: 9.30am to 1.30pm Plus an additional 9.25 hours per week for admin and attending fixtures (fixtures tend to be Saturdays and Wednesdays at 2pm.)Schedule is subject to change and flexibility will be required.Essential Skills and Experience Strong safeguarding knowledge and the ability to manage multiple safeguarding cases at once. Understanding of how to work safely with children, young people and adults at risk to uphold Safeguarding best practice. Essential qualifications to have or able to complete prior to starting role: The FA Safeguarding Children Course The FA Welfare Officers CourseWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment.The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation's strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential. How this benefits you If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package; Access to 1 free match ticket for every home league game Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health). Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise. Generous holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year. Contributory Pension Scheme. Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family. Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career. Free onsite parking. Cycle to Work Scheme. Collaborative & inclusive working culture.Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.The closing date for this role is 18 December 2025 . We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. POTENTIAL INTO EXCELLENCE Southampton Football Club is part of St. Mary's Football Group, which also includes the affiliated registered charity - the Saints Foundation. We as a Group compete as a Premier League club at the highest level of professional football with a culture which promotes respect, unity, aspiration, innovation and discipline - this is The Southampton Way.We look for people with integrity, compassion and support for those around them; people who take pride in what they do with an honest approach, who embrace a challenge while also being accountable for their decisions; people who have the energy and passion to bring an innovative approach to their role and strive to be different from the rest; people with the aspiration to lead the way and become an example to others.Within the walls of St. Mary's Stadium, Staplewood Campus, the Bath Academy and our other sites and development centers across the South of England, you'll be given the platform to work in a vibrant, intelligent and challenging environment with the potential to develop and become the best at what you do.We don't stand still, we are constantly moving forward.Be part of it Winner of the 2017 Employee Engagement Company of the Year. Southampton Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have the Disability Confident Award, which we pride ourselves on with regard to the commitment to employing disabled people and judging people on their abilities alone. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. We make a commitment to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities. Southampton Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Southampton Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of those children and young people in day to day contact with the Club is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe culture for all. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.Southampton Football Club is committed to protecting the privacy and security of every applicant's personal information. Please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice and Group Privacy & Data Protection Policy on our main for further information .