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Safeguarding Officer
BRITISH BLIND SPORT
Nationwide, with occasional travel to Manchester office
Full-time
7th January 2026

Safeguarding Officer

To manage safeguarding and child protection concerns in a timely manner in line with Basketball England policies, procedures and guidance. To provide support to member organisations and partners to help create a safe and enjoyable environment where everyone understands their safeguarding responsibilities.

  • Hours
  • Full Time
  • Contract
  • Permanent
  • Organisation
  • Basketball England
  • Placed On
  • Mon 22nd December, 2025
  • Closes
  • 10:00am - Wed 7th January, 2026
  • Sport / Activity
  • Basketball

About Safeguarding Officer

To contribute to reviewing and promoting policies, procedures and guidance in line with legislation for safeguarding of young people, adults at risk, and groups with protected characteristics.

To support in the development and delivery of the Safeguarding plans for the Sport, contributing to progress reports for Board, Ann Craft Trust and the Child Protection in Sport Unit.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Deputy Lead Safeguarding Officer:

  • To work alongside Safeguarding & Welfare Manager to assist in shaping the strategic direction of Safeguarding in the Sport.
  • To support in the development and delivery of Safeguarding plans to embed a safeguarding culture at all levels of the game and ensure National Safeguarding Standards are exceeded.
  • To monitor, review and improve policies, procedures and guidance in line with UK Legislation and best practice.
  • To be the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and complaints which come into the service, ensuring an appropriate and timely response.
  • To work with partner agencies to ensure investigations are completed to a high standard.
  • To work in partnership with the Child Protection in Sport Unit, the Ann Craft Trust and other safeguarding partners, to maintain and develop knowledge and best practice and disseminate to member organisations.

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