Cathedral Safeguarding Officer
Hours: The role is part time 21 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Pay: The salary is £28,000 per annum for 21 hours per week.
Deadline: Midnight Tuesday 06 January 2026.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced safeguarding professional to work as Cathedral Safeguarding Officer.
The post-holder will work with the Canon Chancellor in his role as Chapter Safeguarding Lead (CSL) to raise and maintain awareness and understanding throughout the Cathedral community of the safeguarding needs of children and adults, and actively promote a culture to ensure that safeguarding is of paramount importance.
The post holder will work closely and collaboratively with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and other Safeguarding bodies.
All Cathedral employees are expected to work as a team to ensure the Cathedral fulfils its mission.
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please email The Reverend Canon Dr Gordon Giles, The Canon Chancellor of Rochester Cathedral (gordon.giles@rochestercathedral.org) and he will arrange a suitable time for a telephone conversation.
How to apply
For further information, job description, person specification and application pack please visit the Cathedral’s website: https://www.rochestercathedral.org/work-with-us Application forms must be completed in full and emailed to: recruitment@rochestercathedral.org
Rochester Cathedral is committed to Safer Recruiting and working practices in line with the Church of England Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance document 2021.