Safeguarding Lead

Nottinghamshire FA are looking for a Behaviour Improvement & Safeguarding Lead (DSO) to support the effective delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Nottinghamshire County FA Business Strategy, with a strong focus on safeguarding and behaviour across all levels of grassroots football.

What’s in it for you:

• The chance to lead on safeguarding and behaviour practices across the county and make a tangible, long-term impact on the football community.
• Influence Nottinghamshire FA strategy and shape how the organisation delivers safer, stronger, more positive football environments.
• Work closely with local partners, volunteers and national FA colleagues to drive improvements in culture and behaviour.
• Opportunities for professional development, CPD and ongoing learning.
• A hybrid working model offering flexibility across office and remote working.

The main purpose(s) of this Behaviour Improvement & Safeguarding Lead at The Nottinghamshire FA:

• Supporting the delivery of The FA National Game Strategy and Nottinghamshire FA Business Strategy.
• Managing Nottinghamshire FA’s work, in line with legislation, FA policy, procedures, regulations, standards and guidance.
• Managing concerns in a timely manner and in line with FA requirements and guidance.
• Significantly contributing to implementing and maintaining The FA’s Safeguarding 365 Standard for County FAs and driving safer practice in grassroots football.
• Leading on the implementation of The FA's Behaviour Improvement Programme by ensuring that we are tackling poor behaviour & raising standards in grassroots football across the county.
• Complying with FA rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance.

We’re looking for a Behaviour Improvement & Safeguarding Lead with:

• Relevant experience in an adult/child safeguarding and welfare field.
• Knowledge of current legislation, policy and practice relating to children and adults at risk.
• Experience of working in a designated safeguarding role.
• Experience of writing reports and compiling case related evidence and information.
• Demonstratable working knowledge of inclusion, equality and antidiscrimination.
• Working knowledge of the roles of statutory agencies in safeguarding children and adults at risk.
• Experience of implementing policies, protocols and guidance.
• Knowledge of the structure and partner organisations within football, nationally and within the County FA locality.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

You will also be required to pass an enhanced DBS check.

This is an initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract, with the potential to become permanent. You will be working 35 hours per week, with a requirement for some occasional evening and weekend work. The salary on offer starts from £32,000 per annum.

To apply for the Behaviour Improvement Lead & Safeguarding Lead (DSO) role at Nottinghamshire FA, please apply online. You will then be directed to our website to complete the application form.