Safeguarding Officer

Glasgow Philharmonia (Movies to Musicals) is a Scottish SCIO charity providing exciting musical theatre opportunities for children and young people. From weekly rehearsals to residential trips and theatre performances, we create inspiring experiences — and we’re looking for a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to help keep our young performers safe and supported.

As Safeguarding Officer, you will:

• Lead on child protection and safeguarding matters
• Ensure policies and procedures are up to date and followed
• Oversee PVG and safer recruitment processes
• Be the main point of contact for any safeguarding concerns
• Support our Board, staff, volunteers and contractors in maintaining best practice

What you’ll gain

• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives
• A key leadership role within a growing arts charity
• The chance to support exciting productions and creative projects
• Being part of a friendly, passionate team

This is a volunteer role with flexible commitment, although attendance at key activities and occasional Board meetings will be required.

• Has experience working with children and young people
• Understands safeguarding practice in Scotland
• Is confident, approachable and able to handle sensitive matters
• Believes in creating safe, inclusive creative spaces
• Experience in the arts or youth organisations is welcome but not essential.

Expenses are not reimbursed

Training can be provided for the right candidate

Minimum age: 22

Must not be a parent, carer, or close relative of any child or young person participating in the organisation.

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Attendance at rehearsals when available (Sunday evenings between Jan - April and Aug - Oct in Springburn Glasgow). Attendance at events (musical theatre shows in March/April and October). Attendance at residential trips (Feb). Attendance at monthly Board meetings (remote attendance possible).

Volunteers (aged 22-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.