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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 (Company Name - Subscribers only).
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.
About the role
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.
About you
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.
Why Join Us?
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.
Interviews: likely W/C 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 (Company Name - Subscribers only) 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.
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£35,608 to £41,064 per annum