Safeguarding Regulatory Specialist

Full Time / 37.50 hours per week / Monday to Friday

Remote with some travel to our Nurseries and our offices in Northampton and London

Salary From £35k per annum

Closing Date for this role: 15th August 2026

To support the effective management of safeguarding and regulatory processes, ensuring accurate record keeping, timely reporting, and compliance with safeguarding and regulatory requirements across Bright Horizons.

• Flexible working
• Discounted childcare
• Wellbeing support
• Employee discounts
• Recognition & rewards
• Career development opportunities

Join a Great Place to Work® for 20 years, where wellbeing, flexibility, and career development matter. We're proud to support over 10,000 children across the UK, with 98% of our nurseries rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

• Manage safeguarding notifications and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and audit trails.
• Coordinate safeguarding cases, actions, and compliance activities.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely follow-up of actions.
• Support and advise operational teams on safeguarding processes.
• Coordinate Ready to Respond meetings and Safeguarding Advice Line activity.
• Track safeguarding risks, trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and reporting obligations.

• Experience in compliance, safeguarding, HR, or a regulated environment
• Strong organisation, documentation, and record-keeping skills
• Knowledge of governance, audit, and regulatory processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Experience with safeguarding, Ofsted notifications, or LADO referrals
• Background in early years, education, healthcare, or another regulated sector
• Knowledge of case management or HR systems (e.g. Workday)
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, or compliance reviews

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.