Safeguarding Manager

Job Title: Safeguarding Manager

Department: Core

Reports to: Senior Safeguarding Manager

Salary: 32000-35000 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date: 2nd July 2025

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

With community work spanning three decades Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education health sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the Football League Community Club of the Year award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds women those from the LGBTQ community and those with disabilities.

Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as reasonable adjustments) you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FCCST is committed to equality the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club safeguarding is everyones responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the clubs commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions

General Trust Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant policies including health and safety and safeguarding policies
• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal regulatory ethical and social requirements
• To ensure compliance with the Trusts Code of Conduct.
• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times

Main Purpose of Job

The Safeguarding Manager is responsible for ensuring the highest safeguarding standards across all departments at the Trust. This includes safeguarding across all activities staff inductions and ongoing training collaboration with media and communications teams and all operational activities.

Reporting to the Trust Senior Safeguarding Manager the Safeguarding Manager will take a leadership role in embedding safeguarding policies and practices into the day-to-day operations of the Trust ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and creating a safe environment for all stakeholders.

The role will also work with the wider Safeguarding team within Brentford FC to ensure that close collaboration is maintained between our two organisations.

Flexibility is required for some evening activities and occasional weekend work with some occasional travel for Trust events tours or other safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Safeguarding Manager to strengthen and embed safeguarding processes across the organisation ensuring the highest standards for safeguarding vulnerable groups policies practices and good practice guidelines.
• To deputise for the Senior Safeguarding Manager where required
• Work in collaboration with Recruitment Training & Development Senior Manager to organise deliver and record relevant safeguarding training for colleagues trustees and volunteers in line with their level of role responsibility and engagement with children and/or adults at risk. Ensure learning is shared across the organisation.
• Work in collaboration with the HR team to support with safeguarding processes including safer recruitment and HR/Safeguarding related training.
• Lead on responding to safeguarding concerns incidents or allegations escalating where necessary and ensuring proper recording and reporting procedures are followed under the direction of the Trust Senior Safeguarding Manager.
• Provide operational safeguarding support to all Trust activities ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Support the team of departmental DSOs by providing guidance and advice to strengthen safeguarding awareness across all areas.
• Promote a safeguarding culture within the Trust by raising awareness of policies procedures and reporting mechanisms
• Conduct spot checks and carry out evaluative measures on safeguarding practices across Trust programmes.
• Report on a regular basis to the Trust Senior Safeguarding Manager and provide advice on any progress issues that arise or project work as required
• Support the Trust Senior Safeguarding Manager with annual audit and any implementation of any recommendations arising.
• Give direction and guidance to staff in respect of all safeguarding incidents concerns or allegations.
• Complete recognised and relevant FA and Premier League qualifications alongside CPD training on safeguarding legislation and good practice as required.
• Support with safeguarding team administration.
• Represent Trust at external events as required
• Support External partners as required

Key Internal Relationships

• Trust Senior Safeguarding Manager
• HR Team
• Department Managers and delivery staff
• Designated Safeguarding Officers
• Head of Safeguarding (Off Field) Brentford FC
• Wider Safeguarding team (Brentford FC)

Key External Relationships

• Local authorities
• LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer)
• Schools and Colleges
• Regulatory authorities
• Premier League/ Premier League Charitable Fund
• The FA
• Local and national advisory bodies

The Selection Criteria Essential

• Proven experience managing safeguarding in a professional environment ideally within sport entertainment or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation statutory guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills including experience delivering training and presenting to senior leadership.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding with relevant safeguarding qualifications.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion professionalism and empathy.
• Strong organisational skills including the ability to prioritise manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience in a safeguarding role within a sports organisation event management or hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of working in a highly regulated environment such as sport or education.
• Knowledge of Premier League Charitable Fund safeguarding standards and requirements.
• Experience working in a high-profile organisation with public-facing responsibilities.
• Additional certifications such as Mental Health First Aid.

Personal Qualities:

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships across departments.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to safeguarding.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings occasional weekends and occasional travel.

Please note that where appropriate for the role you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full

This role is a Regulated Activity role - please complete the Declaration of Offences Form