Safeguarding & Student Compliance Lead

Job profile for Safeguarding & Student Compliance Lead

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Job reference REQ
000753

Attachments JD Safeguarding and Student Support Compliance

Salary - £31,493 per annum

Hours - 37 hours per week

Contract - Permanent

Location - Peterborough & Stamford

Closing Date – 4th November 2026

Salary - £31,493 per annum

Hours - 37 hours per week

Contract - Permanent

Location - Peterborough & Stamford

Closing Date – 4th November 2026

Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people?

We're looking to appoint two organised and proactive Safeguarding and Student Support Compliance Leads to join our Student Wellbeing Services team, with one role based at Peterborough College and one role based at Stamford College.

These exciting opportunities will play a key role in ensuring our safeguarding processes are effective, compliant and focused on achieving the best outcomes for students. Working closely with the Head of Student Wellbeing and Engagement, each postholder will lead safeguarding compliance activities, support case management processes, and help maintain the highest standards of safeguarding practice across their designated campus.

Working closely with the Head of Student Wellbeing and Engagement, you'll lead safeguarding compliance activities, coordinate quality assurance processes, support case management, and work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to ensure students receive the support they need.

What you'll be doing

• Leading safeguarding audits, compliance reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Monitoring safeguarding data and producing reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Supporting the management of safeguarding disclosures, referrals and Early Help interventions.
• Maintaining accurate and compliant safeguarding records and systems.
• Working with external agencies and safeguarding partners to support vulnerable students.
• Supporting staff training and promoting best practice in safeguarding and student welfare.

What we're looking for

You will have experience working with young people and/or vulnerable adults and a strong understanding of safeguarding principles. You'll be highly organised, able to manage sensitive information with discretion, and confident working with a range of stakeholders.

Ideally, you'll have:

• A Level 3/4 Safeguarding or Designated Safeguarding Lead qualification, or willingness to achieve this.
• Experience with in safeguarding, student support, compliance, education, children's services or a related field.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance, including KCSIE and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Experience managing data, reports and compliance processes.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: Up to 43 days' holiday per year, including Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.