Cathedral Safeguarding Officer
Support Vacancies
Supporting the diocesan mission and the work of clergy across the Diocese, there are a range of support roles working from the modern offices in Southwell. Located opposite the Minster, with plenty of on-site parking, the offices are open plan and provide a attractive working environment. Working for us will bring benefits such as • 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 3 extra set days leave a year • Competitive salaries • 10% of salary contributed to a pension scheme • Maternity, paternity and shared parental occupational pay • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements • Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling, legal and health advice • Excellent sick benefits from first day of employment
Date:
4 April 2025
Part time 14 hours per week / £39,742 – £42,794 (FTE) per annum pro rata / 10% pension contribution
The Diocese has a vision of Living Hope for the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond and is committed to its mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence of Courage.
This role will enhance safeguarding support for the Cathedral and the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) in serving and equipping the Cathedral community and the Diocese to live out its mission.
Based in Southwell, the successful candidate will provide management of new and existing cases as directed by the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, undertake risk assessments and support cathedral staff during a child or adult protection enquiry and afterwards.
This is an opportunity for a suitably experienced Safeguarding professional to use their skills to enhance the support to the Cathedral in a complex environment.
Job Description: https://southwell.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CSO-Job-description-2025.pdf
Closing date: 27 April 2025 / Interview date: 2 May 2025
Please apply via Pathways: https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=8447
For an informal discussion please contact: Julian Hodgson, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, julian.hodgson@southwell.anglican.org
We strive to be an equal opportunity employer
DBS clearance is required for this post