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Key Responsibilities
Safeguarding Training
* Coordinate training schedules by agreeing dates with trainers and creating course events, updating Eventbrite and the Diocese of Derby website.
* Manage waiting lists for face-to-face training and contact potential delegates when places become available.
* Arrange venues for training sessions and respond to training-related enquiries.
* Maintain course-specific spreadsheets to ensure pre-work is distributed, attendance is recorded, and post-work is followed up.
* Issue training certificates promptly following completion.
* Monitor and remind individuals whose training is due to expire, particularly those holding the Bishop’s Licence.
* Update training records on the database and maintain Diocesan Hub to ensure accurate and accessible information.
* Maintain and update training content on the diocesan website, liaising with the Communications team as required.
* Provide administrative support for Parish Safeguarding Officer and other training events.
DBS Administration
* Process Confidential Declaration Forms (CDFs) and DBS applications for those holding the Bishop’s Licence, Permission to Officiate, and Parish Support Team colleagues.
* Update DBS records on the database and secure SharePoint spreadsheets for accuracy and accessibility.
* Manage monthly invoices from the DBS check provider, including oversight of invoices issued to parishes.
* Provide support and guidance to parishes processing their own DBS applications.
Support for Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSOs)
* Develop close links with the PSOs, support with their induction to the voluntary role.
* Support PSO drop-in meetings, set the agenda, take minutes and follow up with queries.
* Work closely with the Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Officers to identify parishes who would benefit from additional support to update the Dashboards and Hubs, ensuring compliance.
Additional Duties
* Administer processes for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel, including preparing agendas and minuting meetings.
* Cleanse and input data onto Parish Dashboard hubs for parishes.
* Maintain and update safeguarding pages on the diocesan website.
* Prepare straightforward analysis and interpretation of data relating to safeguarding training and DBS records.
* Provide administrative support for Safeguarding Case Management Group meetings, team meetings, and other safeguarding-related meetings.
* Assist the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer with tasks such as compiling the quarterly safeguarding newsletter.
* Work collaboratively across Church House and undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as required by operational needs.
* Provide general administrative support across the DBF as required.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Administrative, Customer Service, and Information Technology
Industries
Religious Institutions and Non-profit Organizations
Closing date: 25 January 2026
Interview date: 6 February 2026
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