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We are excited to have four new vacancies for Safeguarding Officers to join our brilliant team here at RBL.
These four newly created roles will be a core part of our recently expanded Safeguarding team who are vital to the work that we do by enabling a robust culture of safeguarding across RBL. This team supports all RBL staff, volunteers and members to recognise and raise all safeguarding concerns to protect our beneficiaries and residents and protect the reputation of the RBL group.
These roles will sit at the heart of this team and are an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen interest to use previous experience in this field to continue their career in Safeguarding within an established and successful team, who will in turn provide you with the chance to gain practical experience and support you to undertake further professional qualifications.
Reporting to one of our Safeguarding Managers, key responsibilities will include:
· Supporting frontline staff to recognise and report safeguarding incidents to the safeguarding team
· Receiving safeguarding concerns and coordinating immediate and considered responses in line with required Key Performance Indicators
· Completing referrals to external statutory agencies, liaising with them to ensure coordinated actions and record all actions on RBL systems
· Establishing and maintaining relationships internally with frontline beneficiary facing staff (volunteers, members and public facing members of staff and volunteers) and externally with statutory agencies (eg. Local Authorities, NHS, Police)
· Providing advice and guidance encouraging continued learning, sharing of good practice and embedding a culture of safeguarding across RBL
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You will have demonstrable experience in the field of Safeguarding Adults and Children, with knowledge of safeguarding policies, procedures, codes of practice, legislation and governance. You will be experienced in working with highly sensitive material in a confidential way, and be confident in completing statutory referrals and challenges. You will have excellent IT skills (specifically Microsoft Office) and be an excellent problem solver with the ability to develop and maintain trust and effective work relations internally and externally.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings).
The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS with Adult Workforce check to be undertaken as part of the pre employment checks process.
Employee benefits include –
· 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
· Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
· Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
· Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
· Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
· Opportunities to volunteer
· Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Date(s): First Stage (virtual): week commencing 30th March 2026
Second Stage (virtual): week commencing 13th April 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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We are excited to have a new vacancy for a Safeguarding Data, Quality and Performance Officer to join our fantastic team here at RBL.
This newly created role will be a core part of our recently expanded Safeguarding team who are vital to the work that we do by enabling a robust culture of safeguarding across RBL. This team supports all RBL staff, volunteers and members to recognise and raise all safeguarding concerns to protect our beneficiaries and residents and protect the reputation of the RBL group.
This roles will sit at the heart of this team and are an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen interest to use previous experience in this field to continue their career in Safeguarding within an established and successful team, who will in turn provide you with the chance to gain practical experience and support you to undertake further professional qualifications.
Reporting to one of our Safeguarding Managers, key responsibilities will include:
· Preparing and presenting data, insights and intelligence and embedding a culture of evidence-based safeguarding decision making
· Supporting teams’ completion of compliance reviews and audits, alongside independent audits on specified data sets
· Compiling and maintaining plans which record work undertaken to mitigate risk, improve performance and the quality of SG services provided
· Reporting and presenting outcomes and making recommendations to improve the quality and effectiveness of services for our beneficiaries
· Presenting comprehensive analysis of progress on KPIs, risks, good practice, recommendations and opportunities for additional support
· Contributing to the development and revision of the wider Quality Assurance Framework and work collaboratively with other colleagues
· Communicating audit outcomes and recommendations to Services delivery leads, Services audit team, Registered Managers, Quality and Care Standards Team and other key stakeholders
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You will have demonstrable experience in the field of Safeguarding Adults and Children, with knowledge of safeguarding policies and legislation. You will have experience of successfully undertaking compliance review and/or audits, with confident analytic report writing skills and an ability to review and interpret data to identify trends, risks and highlight good practice and learning opportunities.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings).
The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS with Adult Workforce check to be undertaken as part of the pre employment checks process.
Employee benefits include –
· 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
· Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
· Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
· Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
· Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
· Opportunities to volunteer
· Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Date(s): First Stage (virtual): week commencing 30th March 2026
Second Stage (virtual): week commencing 13th April 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join an award-winning team to develop and deliver a programme of activities to improve outcomes for children living in families where there is conflict and separation. Our Linkwork Child Contacts can be from private clients, solicitors on behalf of clients, local authorities, courts and CAFCASS (Children and Families Advisory and Support Service).
A degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent would be advantageous, and experience of working with children or families is essential. Must be willing and able to work Tuesday to Saturday each week. Experience in managing a team and good organisational and report writing skills are also essential. You will manage your own case-load and have the ability to work on your own initiative.
As a Project Co-ordinator you will co-ordinate and manage the team for the children-centred sessions. The team will be exploring children’s emotions with the aim of strengthening and improving family relationships for the benefit of the children and improving confidence and coping skills.
You will be managing the team and co-ordinating contacts to support families to improve parenting and communication skills, ensuring their approach is child-centred. You will also be a facilitator at times for supported and supervised contact sessions and be able to prepare reports for the courts and social care teams.
You will manage your own case load and have the ability to work on your own initiative. A degree in Social Work would be advantageous. Good organisational and IT skills are essential. Must be willing and able to work Tuesday to Saturday, with the possibility of some evening hours for the needs of the service as the centre develops.
This role will require applicants to be or identify as female. This is an occupational requirement due to the close working nature with vulnerable women.
An Enhanced DBS check will be required. REF: PCF1
Please apply as soon as you are able, as applications may close if the right applicant is found
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As Charity Officer, you will directly support our venues based at Redlibbets Golf Club, Cobtree Manor Golf Club, and Warley Park Golf Club.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Delivery:
- Plan, organise, and execute a range of community outreach and charity events, including (but not limited to) Fun, Food, and Golf, Community Cafes and School outreach.
- Collaborate with local schools, charities, and community groups to build strong relationships and drive participation in these programs.
- Ensure the successful delivery of events, including logistics, staffing, equipment, and communication with all relevant stakeholders.
- Work as part of the leadership team at each assigned venue to ensure that charity delivery is an integral part of venue operations.
Partnership Management:
- Build and maintain partnerships with local schools, charities, and other organisations, working to enhance the visibility and impact of Get Golfing’s charity initiatives.
- Identify new opportunities for collaboration with local charities to create synergies and maximise the use of our venue spaces.
- Represent Get Golfing at community events, meetings, and partnerships, ensuring a positive and professional image of the charity.
Funding and Compliance:
- Familiarise with and navigate the local government Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) funding landscape to secure funding for eligible programs where applicable.
- Ensure all programs are compliant with relevant local safeguarding requirements for working with young people and vulnerable adults.
- Assist in preparing reports and documentation for funding applications and compliance checks.
Safeguarding and Wellbeing:
- Adhere to and enforce Get Golfing's safeguarding policies, ensuring that all staff and volunteers are adequately trained and supported.
- Monitor the safety and wellbeing of all participants during events, making sure all appropriate risk assessments and safeguarding protocols are followed.
Community Engagement and Impact:
- Engage with local communities to understand their needs and feedback, ensuring Get Golfing’s programs are accessible, relevant, and impactful.
- Promote Get Golfing’s charitable initiatives through local media, social media, and other communication channels, raising awareness of the charity’s work.
- Collect data and feedback to measure the success and impact of outreach programs, activations and initiatives- assisting with the preparation of reports for key stakeholders.
Administrative and Event Coordination:
- Maintain accurate records of events, funding applications, and partnerships.
- Coordinate with other departments and teams within Get Golfing to ensure effective event delivery and administrative support.
- Manage the budget for each project and event, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience in community engagement, charity work, event management, or education, particularly in a role involving young people or vulnerable groups.
- Experience working with children and young people in an educational, sporting, or charitable setting.
- Understanding of fundraising strategies and the ability to secure financial support for charitable initiatives.
Knowledge and Skills
- (Desirable) Knowledge of the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) funding landscape and local government initiatives.
- Familiarity with safeguarding policies and procedures for working with children and vulnerable adults.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including schools, charities, and local authorities.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple events simultaneously.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce reports and promotional content.
Attitude and Approach
- Passionate about sport and its potential to engage and benefit communities.
- A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A valid DBS check or the willingness to undergo one is required.
- A willingness to undertake the role of Welfare Officer for the purposes of safeguarding (relevant training will be provided).
Revolutionising golf by breaking down barriers to create inclusive, modern hubs that foster community, wellbeing, and social connection for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As Charity Officer, you will directly support our venues based at Mill Green Golf Club, The Arkley 9 Golf Club, and Ansty Golf Club, with a main presence at Mill Green and The Arkley 9.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Delivery:
- Plan, organise, and execute a range of community outreach and charity events, including (but not limited to) Fun, Food, and Golf, Community Cafes and School outreach.
- Collaborate with local schools, charities, and community groups to build strong relationships and drive participation in these programs.
- Ensure the successful delivery of events, including logistics, staffing, equipment, and communication with all relevant stakeholders.
- Work as part of the leadership team at each assigned venue to ensure that charity delivery is an integral part of venue operations.
Partnership Management:
- Build and maintain partnerships with local schools, charities, and other organisations, working to enhance the visibility and impact of Get Golfing’s charity initiatives.
- Identify new opportunities for collaboration with local charities to create synergies and maximise the use of our venue spaces.
- Represent Get Golfing at community events, meetings, and partnerships, ensuring a positive and professional image of the charity.
Funding and Compliance:
- Familiarise with and navigate the local government Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) funding landscape to secure funding for eligible programs where applicable.
- Ensure all programs are compliant with relevant local safeguarding requirements for working with young people and vulnerable adults.
- Assist in preparing reports and documentation for funding applications and compliance checks.
Safeguarding and Wellbeing:
- Adhere to and enforce Get Golfing's safeguarding policies, ensuring that all staff and volunteers are adequately trained and supported.
- Monitor the safety and wellbeing of all participants during events, making sure all appropriate risk assessments and safeguarding protocols are followed.
Community Engagement and Impact:
- Engage with local communities to understand their needs and feedback, ensuring Get Golfing’s programs are accessible, relevant, and impactful.
- Promote Get Golfing’s charitable initiatives through local media, social media, and other communication channels, raising awareness of the charity’s work.
- Collect data and feedback to measure the success and impact of outreach programs, activations and initiatives- assisting with the preparation of reports for key stakeholders.
Administrative and Event Coordination:
- Maintain accurate records of events, funding applications, and partnerships.
- Coordinate with other departments and teams within Get Golfing to ensure effective event delivery and administrative support.
- Manage the budget for each project and event, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience in community engagement, charity work, event management, or education, particularly in a role involving young people or vulnerable groups.
- Experience working with children and young people in an educational, sporting, or charitable setting.
- Understanding of fundraising strategies and the ability to secure financial support for charitable initiatives.
Knowledge and Skills
- (Desirable) Knowledge of the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) funding landscape and local government initiatives.
- Familiarity with safeguarding policies and procedures for working with children and vulnerable adults.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including schools, charities, and local authorities.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple events simultaneously.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce reports and promotional content.
Attitude and Approach
- Passionate about sport and its potential to engage and benefit communities.
- A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A valid DBS check or the willingness to undergo one is required.
- A willingness to undertake the role of Welfare Officer for the purposes of safeguarding (relevant training will be provided).
Revolutionising golf by breaking down barriers to create inclusive, modern hubs that foster community, wellbeing, and social connection for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Applications are welcomed from dynamic and inspirational teachers, who wish to make a difference by safeguarding, raising standards and improving the life chances, behaviour and levels of attainment for some of the most vulnerable students whose previous educational experience, for whatever reason, has not been positive.
We are interested in candidates that are good and outstanding teachers, who are fully-inclusive in their practice, with positive classroom management skills and a growth mind-set attitude. They need to be resilient and flexible enough to work in a pressured school environment. The successful applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to the aims, values and ethos of the school and be a positive team player.
We are an Independent Special Needs day school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, Autistic Spectrum disorder and other complex needs. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are placed by a wide range of local authorities. Typically, the pupils placed at our school have had significantly disrupted educational journey's.
Our work at Southover is underpinned by the principles of Attachment Theory. We follow a small school model because we believe it delivers the best outcomes for our students. This means each school community gets to deeply know and understand its students and gives them the opportunity to be more directly involved in their own education.
This is an exciting opportunity in an good school for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed person, who will continue to maintain the School high standards by providing abundant opportunities for all students to achieve.
We are looking for:
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A teacher who will make a real difference, has the highest aspirations, passion and expertise
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A teacher who is an outstanding classroom practitioner who has the ability to inspire, challenge and motivate to ensure that pupils are given the best opportunity to succeed, not only in the classroom but in life.
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Teachers need not come with a vast amount of experience we are seeking colleagues who are open to development and collaboration
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You will need to be able to use a wide range of strategies flexibly, to suit the needs of our young people
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An ability to build positive relationships with our students
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Flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills
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A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations
We can offer you:
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A welcoming and positive working environment where the well-being of both students and staff is a high priority.
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Students with whom you can make exceptional progress.
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The opportunity to be part of a hard-working, supportive, solution focused team of professionals.
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A highly rewarding job where you can make a difference to young people’s lives.
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We can only accept our standard application form and not CV’s.
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Informal discussions are welcomed by contacting the School Office.
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The Southover Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the same commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a range of other recruitment checks. All adults employed by the school have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
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The Southover Partnership welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this position.
PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you have natural enthusiasm for working with young people and are committed to working to improve their life chances, then Southover Partnership would like you to join our welcoming and passionate team.
We are an Independent Special Needs day school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, Autistic Spectrum disorder and other complex needs. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are placed by a wide range of local authorities. Typically, the pupils placed at our school have had significantly disrupted educational journey's. Southover provides an education for KS3, KS4 and KS5 students.
Our work at Southover is underpinned by the principles of Attachment Theory. We follow a small school model because we believe it delivers the best outcomes for our students. This means each school community gets to deeply know and understand its students and gives them the opportunity to be more directly involved in their own education.
This is an exciting opportunity in an good school for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed person, who will continue to maintain the School high standards by providing abundant opportunities for all students to achieve.
Job Purpose:
To support the academic and behavioural needs of the students at Southover Partnership to enable them to develop personal, social and academic skills. To assist the staff team at Southover Partnership in enabling a calm and purposeful environment for education.
We are looking for:
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An all-round individual, who is able to inspire and motivate students
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Has a proven track record of high standards with pupils with challenging/complex behaviour within a SEHM or similar setting
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Has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
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Has an interest in, and understanding of, the factors, which affect behaviour
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Is both flexible, a good team player and has a good sense of humour
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A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations
We can offer you:
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A welcoming and positive working environment where the wellbeing of both students and staff is a high priority
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Students with whom you can make exceptional progress
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The opportunity to be part of a hard-working, supportive, solution focused team of professionals
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A highly rewarding job where you can make a difference to young people’s lives
Please note that we can only accept our standard application form and not CV’s.
Informal discussions are welcomed by contacting the School Office.
The Southover Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the same commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a range of other recruitment checks. All adults employed by the school have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Southover Partnership welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this position.
PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Cherry Trees is a charity providing home-from-home short breaks for children in Surrey and Hampshire aged 0-19 with a range of complex disabilities including learning, physical and sensory impairments.
We are looking for a Responsible Individual (RI) to ensure the home operates in full compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards and meets the needs of children with complex disabilities. The RI will provide strategic leadership, ensure regulatory and safeguarding oversight, support the Registered Managers, and drive continuous support to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
We help to keep families together by providing home from home care for children with complex disabilities and a meaningful break for the families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Assistant Diocesan Secretary
Based at the Diocesan Office, Rochester (with travel across the Diocese)
Full time (35hrs) | Salary from: £66,485
Are you an experienced senior leader who thrives in complex organisations and enjoys bringing clarity, coordination, and strategic oversight to challenging programmes of work?
The Diocese of Rochester is seeking an Assistant Diocesan Secretary to work closely with the Diocesan Secretary at a significant moment of transformation. Following successful investment through the Diocesan Investment Plan, the Diocese is delivering an ambitious programme of work to support the Called Together vision and strategy.
This is a key leadership role providing oversight of governance, risk, and organisational coordination, ensuring the effective delivery of strategic priorities across the Diocese.
About the Role
You will play a central role in supporting the Diocesan Secretary and senior colleagues in managing governance, risk, and organisational capacity. Your key responsibilities will include:
· Overseeing governance planning, ensuring effective scheduling and coordination of diocesan committees and boards
· Monitoring implementation of actions arising from governance bodies to support organisational delivery
· Leading on the maintenance and monitoring of the diocesan risk register
· Supporting the Diocesan Secretary in responding to national policy developments affecting diocesan functions
· Helping manage internal capacity and performance monitoring as programme activity expands
· Supporting preparation for General Synod and Bishops Council, including planning and correspondence
· Advising colleagues on responding to emerging national policy developments
· Representing the Diocesan Secretary in internal and external meetings when required
· Line managing the Head of Property and overseeing the work of the DAC, Surveyors, and Net Zero teams
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
· Has proven experience in a senior management role, ideally within a charity or values-led organisation
· Has strong governance, risk management, and organisational oversight skills
· Is highly organised and able to manage complex priorities and competing demands
· Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and can work effectively across teams
· Is resilient, discreet, and able to approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset
· Understands and supports the aims and ethos of the Church of England
It would also be helpful if you:
· Have experience working within the Church of England or a similarly complex organisation
· Are familiar with General Synod, Bishops Council, or equivalent governance structures
· Have experience supporting senior executives or board-level leadership
What we can offer:
• Flexible working and TOIL
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Closing date for applications: 26 April 2026
Interviews will be held on: TBC
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Safeguarding Case Officer (Interim) x 3 – Immediate Start
Remote | 4-week contract | £15–£17.50 per hour | Approx. 35 hrs/week
I am excited to be supporting an amazing international youth organisation seeking three experienced Safeguarding Case Officers to provide short-term support during a busy global programme period.
This is a fully remote, four-week contract offering the opportunity to contribute to safeguarding operations across international programmes and work with teams across multiple regions.
Key Responsibilities
Triage incoming safeguarding concerns from international programmes
Support case management from initial report through follow-up and closure
Review safeguarding documentation and programme readiness evidence
Identify safeguarding risks or compliance gaps and escalate concerns where required
Provide guidance to programme staff and volunteers on safeguarding reporting procedures
Work with colleagues across multiple time zones to maintain safeguarding coverage
About You
Significant experience in safeguarding, child protection, social work, or similar case management roles
Confident managing safeguarding concerns and reviewing compliance evidence
Strong judgement, communication skills, and ability to work independently
Experience working with volunteers or international programmes desirable
Additional languages (Spanish or Portuguese) advantageous
Details
Contract: Temporary – 4 weeks
Location: Remote
Hours: ~35 hours per week
Rate: £15–£17.50 per hour
Start: Immediate
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!
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About the role
This is a senior leadership role and a key early appointment within EQUISS.
As Head of Advocacy and Safeguarding, you will lead the development of our advocacy and safeguarding work, shaping how EQUISS supports individuals navigating abuse, misconduct and safeguarding concerns across the equestrian sector.
You will establish and oversee the organisation’s advocacy service and support line, including recruiting and managing advocacy caseworkers, and ensuring individuals receive safe, informed and survivor-centred guidance. You will also lead the development of safeguarding frameworks, case management systems and organisational safeguarding practice.
As a founding leadership role, you will help shape the safeguarding framework of a new independent organisation, providing strategic oversight of the EQUISS safeguarding training programme and contributing safeguarding expertise to the development of our standards and accreditation frameworks, ensuring learning from advocacy informs sector practice.
Working closely with the leadership team, you will help establish EQUISS as a trusted organisation driving stronger safeguarding, clearer reporting pathways and greater accountability across the equestrian sector.
As a developing organisation operating with a small and collaborative team, this role requires someone who is comfortable balancing strategic leadership with practical delivery. We are looking for a compassionate and inclusive leader who can support and develop others, foster a culture of trust and reflective practice, and contribute positively to building the organisation as it grows.
Key responsibilities
Strategic leadership and safeguarding oversight
- Provide strategic leadership for EQUISS’ advocacy and safeguarding work
- Establish safeguarding frameworks, case management processes and risk management structures across the organisation
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, providing oversight of complex safeguarding cases and ensuring appropriate referrals and partnership working
- Ensure EQUISS maintains robust safeguarding governance, confidentiality and data protection standards
Advocacy and support services
- Lead the development and delivery of EQUISS’s advocacy service and support line.
- Recruit, manage and support advocacy caseworkers, ensuring high-quality, survivor-centred support and safe case management practice
- Shape how EQUISS supports individuals navigating reporting processes, organisational complaints and statutory systems
- Oversee case management systems and triage processes to ensure safe, consistent and effective responses to safeguarding concerns
Safeguarding training and sector learning
- Provide strategic oversight of the EQUISS safeguarding training programme, ensuring training reflects the realities of safeguarding within equestrian environments and aligns with best practice across sport and safeguarding sectors
- Lead the recruitment, management and quality assurance of safeguarding trainers, including freelance trainers, consultants and subject-matter experts delivering EQUISS training programmes
- Work with trainers and external partners to develop and refine training content, ensuring consistency, accuracy and high standards of delivery
- Establish processes for trainer induction, guidance and quality assurance to ensure training is delivered in line with EQUISS safeguarding principles and standards
- Ensure learning from advocacy work informs training content, sector guidance and safeguarding practice
Contribution to standards and sector improvement
- Contribute safeguarding expertise to the development of EQUISS standards and accreditation frameworks, ensuring safeguarding expectations reflect best practice
- Use insight from advocacy and safeguarding work to inform sector learning, standards development and organisational guidance
- Support the development of sector resources that help organisations strengthen safeguarding practice
Sector engagement and partnerships
- Build relationships with safeguarding professionals, statutory agencies and specialist support organisations
- Represent EQUISS in sector conversations relating to safeguarding, welfare and organisational accountability
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing, policy discussions and initiatives aimed at improving safeguarding standards across the equestrian sector
Culture, learning and survivor-centred practice
- Ensure EQUISS’s work remains grounded in survivor-centred principles, independence and transparency
- Embed learning from lived experience into service design, safeguarding practice and training development
- Foster a culture of reflective practice, safeguarding vigilance and professional integrity within the organisation
Person specification
Qualifications
- A relevant professional qualification or degree in safeguarding, social work, psychology, law, education, criminology or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- ISVA, IDVA or CHISVA qualification, or willingness to work towards one
- Advanced safeguarding training, including Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training and Safeguarding Level 4 or Level 5 training, or equivalent senior safeguarding training
- Evidence of continued professional development in safeguarding practice
Essential experience and knowledge
- Significant professional experience in safeguarding, advocacy or victim-survivor support, ideally within violence against women and girls (VAWG), sport, welfare or related sectors
- Strong understanding of independent advocacy models, including ISVA and CHISVA frameworks, and how these operate alongside statutory services
- Experience overseeing complex safeguarding cases, including risk assessment, referrals and partnership working within multi-agency safeguarding environments such as police, social care and safeguarding hubs
- Experience leading and managing teams, including providing supervision or reflective practice support to staff working with complex safeguarding or advocacy cases
- Experience recruiting, supporting or overseeing trainers, facilitators or external practitioners, ensuring quality and consistency of delivery
- Experience supporting or working with individuals affected by sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, modern slavery or related forms of abuse
- Demonstrable understanding of trauma-informed and survivor-centred practice
- Strong knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation and guidance, including responsibilities relating to children and adults at risk, and experience contributing to organisational safeguarding policies, procedures or governance frameworks
- Ability to exercise sound professional judgement in complex safeguarding situations, maintaining confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries
Leadership and personal qualities
- A compassionate and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to support staff working with complex and sensitive safeguarding issues.
- Ability to work effectively in a small and collaborative team, contributing to the development of systems, processes and culture as the organisation grows.
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust with colleagues, partners and those seeking support.
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to work flexibly in a developing organisation, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on delivery where required.
Desirable
- Experience working within sport, equestrian environments or athlete welfare contexts.
- Experience contributing to sector standards, accreditation frameworks or safeguarding policy development.
- Membership of, or engagement with, a relevant professional safeguarding body or network.
About EQUISS
EQUISS is an independent organisation working across the equestrian sector to improve safeguarding, welfare and accountability. We support individuals affected by abuse and misconduct, work with organisations to strengthen safeguarding practice, and drive systemic change through training, standards and advocacy.
Our work brings together three key areas: supporting individuals navigating concerns, strengthening safeguarding practice across the sector, and campaigning for meaningful reform where systems are failing.
As a developing organisation, EQUISS is building the structures, services and standards needed to ensure safeguarding and welfare are prioritised across the equestrian world.
Please note: There will be a requirement to travel for this role.
Employment package:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- A personal pension plan provided through NEST after 3 months
- Private Healthcare insurance after successful completion of probationary period
- Reporting to CEO
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Every day at PACT, we are building adoptive families and empowering women, children and parents to embrace a positive future. Our work changes lives and we are looking for someone who can help tell the stories behind that impact.
As Communications and Engagement Officer you’ll play a key role in sharing the voices and experiences that define who we are. You’ll help shape compelling content that brings our mission to life and connects people with the difference that PACT makes.
Join an outstanding adoption charity and award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about creating brighter futures for women, children and families from many different backgrounds.
Position: Communications and Engagement Officer
Location: Hybrid working arrangements, with at least one day per week in our Reading office
Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week, weekdays
Salary range: within the range of £25,735 to £31,453 per annum
About the role:
Our Communications and Engagement team is responsible for engaging external audiences, supporters and beneficiaries in PACT’s work and fundraising challenges.
As our Communications and Engagement Officer you will play a valuable role in shaping and sharing compelling content that brings PACT’s mission to life. You will:
· produce PACT communications and marketing materials that reflect our values and demonstrate our impact. This includes a programme of social media engagement, regular newsletters, press releases, internal communications, creating content for the website and capturing illuminating lived experiences for the variety of channels.
· ensure that all internal and external communications align to our brand
· raise awareness of the PACT brand and our services
· contribute to PACT’s fundraising targets with appeals and challenges
About you:
To be a successful Communications and Engagement Officer, you’ll have skills and experience in using:
· Social media for organisation and event promotion
· Analytic and insight tools to develop reach and engagement across digital platforms
· WordPress content management systems to create, edit and maintain webpages
· Mailchimp as an email marketing tool
· Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud apps, or similar graphic design platforms
· CRM programs, such as Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge
You’ll be able to identify considered opportunities to develop communications and engagement through initiative and innovation to maintain PACT’s position as a sector leader.
If you can demonstrate your creative skills to present information in a clear, engaging and accessible way with the above experience, and this sounds like you - please visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
For an informal discussion about the role please visit our website for contact details for Sam Ward, Events and Engagement Manager.
For more information about PACT please visit our website.
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 25 March 2026
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Communications Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Communications and Engagement Assistant, Communications and Marketing Assistant, Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Communications and Marketing Officer, Communications and Social Media Assistant, Communications and Social Media Officer
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a heart for mission and a head for processes? Do you have outstanding influencing, analytical and partnership management skills?
Fixed term (two-year contract), part-time: 14 hours a week worked flexibly with opportunity for home working / occasional travel.
· Location: Kenya
· Starting salary £10,776 based on two days per week (£26,940 FTE) with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary.
· 11 days of annual leave per annum (28 days full-time equivalent) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
· Generous rewards and wellbeing package
We welcome applications from everyone. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.
Your role
A key part of CMS’s approach to mission is to engage in mission through partnership with locally based organisations and people (we call these “strategic partners”). CMS seeks to bring value to these partnerships in three key ways: catalysing and building movement, resourcing mission activity (through grants) and placing people.
Your role (working under the mission manager’s guidance) is to apply the relevant policies, processes and systems across partnerships in Africa, in support of the mission team’s work, and to help the team track its progress against our mission aims.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society (CMS) is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have proven experience of partnership management and development as well as understand grant making and capacity building processes. S/he will have strong analytical skills, be comfortable with maths, finance and data; demonstrate clear written and oral English ability, be relational and able to influence/inspire (work through others) and be a logical thinker.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a practicing Christian and committed to CMS’s values and aims.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Closing date
We must get your application by Sunday 22 March 2026
Interviews are planned to be held on in late March/ early April 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya
To apply
Please send your application form and CV tvia our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Domestic Abuse Service Manager is responsible for the operational delivery of the Domestic Abuse Emergency, Safe & Supported Accommodation, to providing safe, trauma-informed, survivor-led accommodation and support to victims of domestic abuse including children.
The Domestic Abuse Service Manager will lead a team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support, safe housing management, and compliance with contractual, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements. The role will work closely with external partners to ensure victims are supported to remain safe, recover, and move towards longer-term housing stability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?
At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.
Finance Director
The ideal candidate
We seek a finance leader driven by values, with extensive experience directing finance operations and delivering top-tier financial planning, reporting, and governance. This role requires strong technical accounting abilities, exceptional communication skills, and the talent to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
You should be a collaborative, inclusive leader who excels at developing team members, managing risks, negotiating effectively, and guiding the organisation through periods of change. Most importantly, you must be committed to Action Together’s mission of social justice, equity, and community empowerment.
The role
The Finance Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring Action Together remains financially robust, sustainable, and compliant as a charity and employer. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will partner closely with the CEO and Board to shape a resilient business model, strengthen financial governance, and provide strategic direction that supports our mission and values.
You will lead and develop a high performing finance function, oversee annual budgeting and long‑term financial planning, and ensure high‑quality financial insight is available to the CEO, SLT and Board. The Finance Director has responsibility for the production of monthly accounts package, annual audit and statutory accounts, risk management, payroll assurance, investment strategy, and organisational compliance with Companies House, the Charity Commission, and all financial governance requirements.
You will play an integral role in supporting strong governance, working closely with the Treasurer and Board to provide clear, timely, and insightful financial performance updates, forecasts, and risk assessments.
You will also work with the Treasurer to shape investment strategy, strengthen financial controls, and uphold governance across all statutory, regulatory, and organisational requirements
Equality , Diversity and Inclusion
At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
In order to ensure that our workforce reflects our communities across all levels of seniority, Action Together is offering a guaranteed interview to any candidate who meets the essential criteria listed in the person specification and who is also:
- A disabled person and/or
- A member of a community experiencing racial inequality
Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.
Right to work
We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK
Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.
To strengthen the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector. To enable positive social change and promote social justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


