Safeguarding Officer

Safeguarding Officer

Location: Gilwell Park, E4 7QW
(with Hybrid working: 1 day present in office per week; that includes in person Team Meetings/Trainings)

Salary: £39,560.00 Band F, Level 3 (Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

The Role We are seeking to appoint a full time Safeguarding Officer to join the team on a permanent basis, working on safeguarding, welfare and vetting cases as part of the delivery of Safe Scouting across the UK. The post is based at Gilwell Park, London. As part of the Safeguarding Team, you would be responsible for giving support and advice to local volunteer managers in responding to concerns affecting the safety and welfare of young people;

for progressing safeguarding, welfare and vetting referrals, assessing risk; and making the necessary referrals to statutory agencies where required. You would be able to manage a caseload and adhere to deadlines and procedural expectations in a fast-paced environment.

• Assess safeguarding allegations made against those involved in Scouting’s work including young people
• Assess suitability of leaders where adverse information is shown on disclosure checks
• Operate within statutory guidance (UK wide) in relation to adults who hold a Position of Trust
• Provide support and guidance to senior volunteer managers

• Good interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• Able to work within a team
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Maintaining strategic partnerships with other agencies

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

For a full list of our benefits .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Sunday 11th January 2026

Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park on Friday 23rd January 2026

Strictly no agencies.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to a sense of belonging. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our community.

Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.