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Reporting To: Legal & Governance Director & Chief Operating Officer
Hours: 3 – 5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid
Avro Football Club is seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to serve as the Safeguarding Manager. In this voluntary role, you will lead our efforts to develop and implement a comprehensive safeguarding strategy and policy for the club, while acting as the Designated Safeguarding lead.
Although this position is voluntary, Avro Football Club will provide reasonable out-of-pocket expenses to support your work. If you have a passion for safeguarding and a strong background in sports safeguarding, we welcome you to apply for this role.
Prior experience in Safeguarding is required for this role, and therefore, would be ideal for someone who already works within a Safeguarding environment and/or role.
As the Safeguarding Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
* Lead the Safeguarding & Discipline framework, covering Welfare, Player Care, Compliance and EDI.
* Leading the implementation of our Club Safeguarding policies and procedures.
* Conducting audits and training sessions across all junior teams.
* Leading on the management of safeguarding concerns and to co-ordinate multi-disciplinary responses to mitigate risk.
* Providing support and guidance to individuals involved in safeguarding cases.
* Promoting and raising awareness around safeguarding topics and issues within the club.
* Continuously monitoring the effectiveness of safeguarding measures and making recommendations for improvements.
* Effectively leading the club's DSO Network.
* Ensuring effective safer recruitment practices for staff and volunteers.
* Ensuring compliance with all statutory obligations under relevant legislation, rules, regulations, standards, and guidance as laid down by the football authorities under which the organisation is bound (i.e., the Northern Premier League and the FA).
* Developing and maintaining relationships with statutory and football authorities (such as the Police, Local Authorities, NSPCC, the Norther Premier League, and the FA).
* Acting as the first point of contact for staff, volunteers, parents, children, young people and adults at risk where concerns about welfare, poor practice or abuse are identified.
* Acting as the club's principal point of contact with the FA on all matters relating to safeguarding.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the well-being and integrity of a community football club, we encourage you to apply for this role. Together, we can create a safe and inclusive environment for all.
How to Apply:
To apply, please provide a covering letter (and/or CV) including why you would be the ideal candidate for the role and any previous experience via email at Volunteering@avrofc.co.uk also stating the specific role in the subject field or apply via LinkedIn.
All interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity.
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