Safeguarding and Incident Manager (Maternity Cover)

Post Title:  Safeguarding & Incident Manager

Role Status:  Maternity Cover, Full Time (35 hours), Fixed Term (8 months). 

Organisational Base: Flexible. EFL Trust supports a national network of Club Community Organisations, depending on location of successful candidate the role could be home or office based.   

Reporting To: Head of People and Business Services

Reports: Health and Safety Officer

Salary: £33,000 (starting salary dependant on qualifications, skills and experience) and benefits package

EFL Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced safeguarding professional to cover the position of the Safeguarding & Incident Manager during an 8 month period of maternity leave. The post will including a thorough handover with the Safeguarding & Incident Manager and induction in to the wider team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the work of the trust’s Health & Safety Officer and will work closely alongside them to ensure and promote the safety of activities.

EFL Trust is the official charity of the EFL and uses the power of sport to improve lives and make a positive contribution to 72 communities across the country across our key themes of sport, education, community engagement and health. Formed in 1888 by its twelve founder members, the EFL (English Football League) is the world's original league football competition and is the template for leagues the world over.

EFL Trust is responsible for the delivery of a range of community-based programmes and activities through its network of 72 Football Club Community Organisations (CCOs). To ensure undisrupted management our safeguarding provision, we are recruiting an experienced safeguarding professional, who is well able to maintain the current services provided by the team including; ensuring safeguarding and health & safety policies and procedures remain current, fit for purpose and adopted throughout the trust in line with ever-changing government legislation and guidance in relation to COVID19 and supporting the network of CCOs with training, resources and guidance.

EFL Trust sits within a network of football organisations’, EFL, LFE (League Football Education), the FA and the Premier League. Each of the organisations share best practice and support each other’s safeguarding agenda.

The safeguarding provision supports all projects and activities commissioned by EFL Trust departments and will have a significant input into the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme in addition to providing support and advice to our network. The NCS Programme engages with thousands of young people aged 15-17 annually and requires specialist and targeted safeguarding support.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in either a Strategic Safeguarding or management of safeguarding role, with significant experience as a Safeguarding Designated Person. The successful candidate needs to be able to demonstrate a strong conviction to safeguarding children and adults at risk, exercising the highest standards of confidentiality and sensitivity.

You must have the ability to build strong an effective relationships and the confidence to challenge when appropriate. You will have self-discipline to manage your own workload and focus priorities. A passion for safeguarding and a recognition of the challenges faced by children and adults at risk is essential. A friendly, outgoing and approachable personality with excellent communication skills is a must.

EFL Trust is proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people all over the Country.  We offer great training and development opportunities along with supportive management.

Safeguarding Statement

EFL Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk and require all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013).  Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.

Equality Statement

EFL Trust is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity.

Benefits Package:

• Generous company pension scheme, with an EFL Trust contribution of 10% of basic salary.
• Opt-in private healthcare.
• 23 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 25 days after 5 years.  Holiday year commences 1^st January. (Holiday purchase scheme is in operation).

Regular travel is a feature of the role and occasional evening and weekend working including some overnight stays.

A full job description and person specification can be found on our websites, efl.com and efltrust.com along with an application form.  To apply for the role please return completed application form to Jdexter@efl.com.

Closing Date:  5 pm 12^th February 2021

Interview Date(s): Friday 19^th February by Video Call. (Candidates must be available for interview on the stated date.)