Lead Safeguarding Manager - Portsmouth Football Club & Pompey in the Community

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Up-to-date and thorough knowledge of safeguarding principles, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• Proven safeguarding experience within sport or education (preferred)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, policies, and best practice standards.
• Demonstrated experience in safeguarding case management, including sensitive and complex cases.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Proactive, calm, and solutions-focused approach, even in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, constructive guidance.
• FA Safeguarding Children Certificate (or willingness to obtain prior to starting).
• EFL Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Officer qualification (or willingness to complete upon appointment).
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check (to be completed before employment commences).

Guidance to consider

Please consider the below before applying:

• Right to work in the UK at the time of applying and an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken
• The successful candidate must be available to work all home matchdays

We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and weare committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.

We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

Safeguarding
Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.

Health and Safety

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations.

As part of this commitment, you are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others. You must comply with the company’s health and safety policies, procedures, and any legal requirements relevant to your role. Together, we aim to maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and security of everyone involved in our activities.

Data Protection

The Club process all personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with complies with Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data collected as part of the recruitment process is held securely and accessed by, and disclosed to, individuals only for the purposes of managing the recruitment exercise effectively. All data that is deemed unnecessary will be disposed of at the end of recruitment process in line with our GDPR procedure.