Vacancy: Designated Safeguarding Officer
Hertfordshire FA have a vacancy for a Designated Safeguarding Officer
You could you be part of the team responsible for ensuring that Safeguarding Standards are upheld within grassroots football in Hertfordshire, whilst helping to promote and shape safeguarding best practice throughout the game
This fantastic opportunity offers the right candidate the chance to join our team and embed our values of Honesty, Efficiency, Respect, Teamwork and Trust, supporting the development of Clubs and Leagues across the game in Hertfordshire.
Our offices are based in Letchworth, at The County Ground, with facilities that include a 3G stadia pitch, comfortable office space and onsite Café services. We are located close to Junction 9 of the A1(M) and within walking distance of Letchworth Town Centre and train station.
Position: Designated Safeguarding Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: circa £28,000 pa
Based: Hertfordshire FA, Letchworth (with Hybrid working available)
This position reports directly to the Chief Executive and will function to drive Safeguarding365 Standards across football in Hertfordshire. You will work with the volunteer workforce to deliver best practice, in conjunction with The Football Association.
The successful candidate will help local volunteers across the game to administer, play, coach and officiate in a safe environment. Supporting the network of volunteers and professionals who keep the game safe and enjoyable for all is at the heart of how we operate.
It is of high importance the successful candidate communicates clearly, provide excellent customer service and ensures safeguarding is of paramount consideration whilst undertaking all aspects of their role.
Our offices are based in Letchworth, at The County Ground, and consist of a new 3G stadia pitch, comfortable office space with onsite Café services. We are also within walking distance of Letchworth Town Centre and train station.
Benefits Include:
- Build a career in football with the local governing body of the grassroots game here in Hertfordshire
- Access to high-quality training, networking and personal development opportunities
- Opportunities to progress your career across the County FA Network and at The FA
- Employee Assistance Programme offering support across a wide range of areas
- Nike staff uniform provided and the opportunity to buy Nike products at a discount
- Company laptop and mobile phone, access to tickets for events at Wembley Stadium, access to Bright HR discounts programme
- Flexible and remote working as appropriate, starting with 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Complimentary access to the Local Gym and Leisure facilities in partnership with Everyone Active
How to Apply
Please download the job description above for further details of the role. Once you are familiar with our requirements, please submit your application and CV through the link below.
Applications close at the end of Tuesday 10th December 2024.
Interviews will commence from Monday 16th December 2024 and will take place at The County Ground, Letchworth, SG6 2EN. If second stage interviews are held, these will take place in early January 2025.
Please be aware that due to volume of applications, we are only able to contact those who are successful in reaching the interview stage.
Equality and diversity monitoring
We would appreciate if you could complete Hertfordshire FA’s Diversity Monitoring Form along with your application.
Completion of this form is entirely optional, however it does provide the Association with the opportunity to track the breadth and depth of the applications from different parts of the community. This should be filled in anonymously and sent back to us separately. They will be collated only for the purpose of monitoring diversity and will not be used to identify individuals.