Club Safeguarding Lead

Swindon Town is looking for an experienced Club Safeguarding Lead to advise and support its senior team on the club’s approach to safeguarding.

Based at the County Ground with travel to other training facilities, you will maintain the club’s safeguarding plan, provide advice and training, and manage concerns and referrals.

• Lead on maintaining and reviewing the club’s safeguarding plan
• Distribute safeguarding policies, procedures and resources across the club
• Advise on training needs and deliver training where appropriate
• Give safeguarding advice and support to staff and volunteers
• Manage safeguarding concerns, allegations and incidents
• Manage referrals to agencies such as social services or the police

• Significant experience in a safeguarding or child protection role
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Desirable: experience in an educational setting, knowledge of the EPPP and EFL inspection framework, and the ability to deliver safeguarding training

• Location:
  
  The County Ground, Swindon
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Salary: £30,000 per year
• Closing date: 31 October 2026