Safeguarding Officer (Academy)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic, proactive, and determined Safeguarding Officer to join our business and perform a key role within Coventry City FC’s Academy.

Within the role of Safeguarding Officer, the successful applicant will be responsible for the safeguarding provision of the Academy, providing exceptional support, developing a positive culture and establishing a credible and influential presence at our Academy.

We’re looking for someone to champion and promote safeguarding within the Academy whilst always leading from the front. You’ll play an integral part of our team – are you ready for the challenge?

Coventry City has gone through an exciting period of change and investment, meaning this is an exciting time to join our team and become part of our journey.

Flexibility is required for this role as you will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends in line with the Academy’s team fixtures. The successful candidate must be within a commutable distance. 

Person Specification

• Understand the role and responsibilities of statutory agencies, including Local Safeguarding Children Boards
• Understand and adhere to the club’s policy and procedures related to safeguarding and protecting children 
• Have an understand of the EFL rules relating to safeguarding
• Knowledge of safeguarding best practice, safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and regulation impacting on the protection of children and adults at risk.
• The ability to demonstrate a strong conviction regarding the need to safeguard children at risk, exercising the highest standards of confidentiality and to work sensitively with those affected by issues of safeguarding

• Approachable and caring personality with good interpersonal and communication skills 
• Respect and consideration of others and generosity in sharing knowledge and expertise
• Flexible and adaptable attitude towards work
• Highest levels of personal integrity and ability to maintain trust, sensitivity and confidentiality.

Coventry City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. We are committed to safer recruitment throughout the company. This role is subject to a DBS check.

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Coventry City FC is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated, and empowered for who they are and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief or sexual orientation. We are dedicated to ensuring our Club is inclusive and have equitable processes as such we operate a blind recruitment process. 

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