We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Safeguarding Support Officer to join the Safeguarding Team at the Diocese of Derby. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting safeguarding activities across the Diocese, ensuring that our churches and communities remain safe places to live, worship, and work.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support for safeguarding processes, training, and meetings, including the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP). You will also assist parishes in using the Parish Dashboard and Hubs effectively, helping them maintain compliance and best practice.

 Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate safeguarding training schedules, manage bookings, and maintain accurate records.
• Process DBS applications and maintain secure records.
• Provide support and guidance to Parish Safeguarding Officers, including induction and ongoing assistance.
• Administer meetings and prepare agendas, minutes, and reports for safeguarding panels and groups.
• Maintain and update safeguarding content on the diocesan website and dashboards.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting on safeguarding activities.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in providing administrative support in a busy environment.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with data management.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and work sensitively with safeguarding issues.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Church of England structures is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Hybrid working.
• 30 days annual leave p.a (pro-rata’d for part time workers) plus additional days for spiritual retreat and volunteering.
• A fully funded health cash plan including an employee assistance programme (EAP).
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Free parking
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Disability Confident Employer – we welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments as required.

Salary:                        £25,799 per annum
Closing date:              25 January 2026
Interview Date:           6 February 2026

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