Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer​/Cathedral Safeguarding Officer

Posted on:
Monday 18 May 2026 | Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance

We are seeking a committed and experienced safeguarding professional to join the Diocese of Norwich as Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer / Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (ADSO/CSO).

This is a key role supporting both the Diocese of Norwich (60%) and Norwich Cathedral (40%), providing expert safeguarding advice, managing casework, and helping to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice across a wide and diverse community. Note that this is a full time role working both parts flexibly across the week.

You will play a vital part in promoting a culture where the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults is at the heart of everything we do.

• Deputising for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
• Supporting and developing safeguarding practice across the Diocese and Cathedral
• Contributing to audits, reviews and safeguarding improvement planning
• Providing expert safeguarding advice to clergy, staff, PCCs and volunteers
• Supporting delivery and coordination of safeguarding training programmes
• Ensuring effective implementation of national safeguarding policies and guidance
• Managing and coordinating safeguarding concerns and allegations, undertaking or commissioning investigations where required
• Developing and advising on risk assessments and safeguarding plans
• Maintaining accurate and secure case records
• Providing advice and support to victims and survivors
• Embedding best practice in responding well to those affected by abuse

• A qualified safeguarding professional (e.g. social care, criminal justice or similar)
• Experienced in safeguarding children and/or vulnerable adults at a senior practitioner level
• Skilled in risk assessment and managing complex safeguarding situations
• Able to work confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
• Highly organised, with strong analytical and communication skills
• Compassionate and able to engage sensitively with victims and survivors

The Parish Support Team at the Diocese of Norwich works to serve churches, schools and chaplaincies across Norfolk and Waveney. We value kindness, respect, collaboration and continuous improvement, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, of all faiths and none.

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Additional leave after five years’ service
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities to develop within a purpose‑driven organisation