Campus safeguarding lead

Job Description

Campus Safeguarding Lead

Location: Trowbridge

Salary: £32,414 per year

Are you an experienced safeguarding practitioner with a strong track record of managing complex safeguarding concerns and working within multi-agency safeguarding frameworks?

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a dedicated Campus Safeguarding Lead to lead safeguarding activity at our Trowbridge campus and help ensure students receive the support and protection they need.

This specialist role involves managing safeguarding concerns, assessing risk, coordinating interventions and working closely with external agencies. You will act as the first point of contact for staff, students and partner agencies on safeguarding matters and play a key role in promoting a strong safeguarding culture across the campus.

What We Offer

Salary: £32,414 per year

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme a secure and valuable pension for your future

Generous Holiday Entitlement 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays

College closure and wellbeing days including a 2-week paid Christmas closure

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support

Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses

Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure

Cycle-to-Work Scheme stay active while saving money

Professional Development access to safeguarding training, CPD, and career progression

Additional Perks discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on safeguarding concerns across the campus

• Provide advice and guidance to staff on safeguarding matters

• Manage safeguarding referrals and liaise with external agencies

• Support vulnerable students and coordinate interventions

• Maintain accurate safeguarding records

• Attend multi-agency meetings and case conferences

• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

• Deputise for the Senior Safeguarding Lead when required

What We're Looking For

You will have:

• Experience managing safeguarding concerns involving children, young people and/or vulnerable adults

• Experience working with statutory agencies and multi-agency safeguarding processes

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children and the Prevent Duty

• Excellent risk assessment, case management and decision-making skills

• Confidence to advise, support and challenge colleagues appropriately

• Experience in education, social care, youth services, health, criminal justice or a related sector

Why Choose This Path?

Make a lasting impact on students safety and wellbeing while enjoying:

A leadership role with real influence and purpose

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Ongoing professional development in safeguarding and leadership

The opportunity to shape a strong safeguarding culture

A rewarding role where protection, care, and leadership truly matter.

Make a move that truly matters

If youre ready to lead safeguarding practice, protect students, and be part of an organisation that puts safety and wellbeing first, wed love to hear from you.

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 5th July 2026

Shortlist date: 6th July 2026

Interview date: 17th July 2026

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