RCAOB Trustee- Safeguarding

Role at a glance

The Safeguarding Sub Committee exists to scrutinise, advise and report to the Board of Trustees on the overall performance and effectiveness of safeguarding across the activities of the Birmingham Diocesan Trust, enabling the trustees to discharge their duties in safeguarding. Both the Safeguarding Sub Committee and the Board of Trustees meet four times a year, either virtually or in person, usually at Cathedral House, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham.

• Extensive experience of safeguarding in a professional capacity
• Experience of operating at strategic leadership level
• A solid understanding of good governance practices
• A commitment to supporting the Church's mission and who shares our values and vision as well as our passion and commitment to those we support

The Trustee Board operates in a faith led environment, adhering to the Archdiocesan vision statement:
We are called to be a Catholic diocese which is: faithful to the mission entrusted to us by Jesus Christ, full of missionary disciples who work together co responsibly in vibrant communities of faith, joyful in their service of God and neighbour.

This is a voluntary role; reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

The Trustees and Curial team will provide:

• A comprehensive induction
• Ongoing support from senior staff including the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Safeguarding
• Professional guidance and administrative support

You will join a dedicated and friendly Board comprising clergy and lay experts who work collaboratively to support the life and mission of the Archdiocese.

The Birmingham Diocesan Trust implements Safer Recruitment practices as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and adults. The role will be subject to two satisfactory references and Disclosure and Barring Service checks are applied as relevant to each role.