Job title: Lead Safeguarding Manager - Portsmouth Football Club & Pompey in the Community
Location: Across all Portsmouth FC sites and Pompey in the Community (PiTC)
Hours of work: Full-time - 2 days per week at PiTC and 3 days at PFC (including of a match days) ; Matchday commitment: Required to work all home matchdays to provide safeguarding support for matchday operations
Remuneration : £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Join Our Team – Be Part of Pompey's Future
Portsmouth Football Club and Pompey in the Community (PiTC) are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Lead Safeguarding Manager to take charge of safeguarding across two respected and high-profile organisations.
This is not your average safeguarding role. You will be the lead for safeguarding across our professional football club, academy, and wide-ranging community programmes – ensuring the safety and well-being of children, young people, and Adults at Risk in everything we do.
Reporting jointly to both PFC and PiTC leadership, you will be at the heart of safeguarding strategy, compliance, and culture. You will provide expert guidance to staff, oversee investigations, maintain vital relationships with external safeguarding partners, and ensure we meet all regulatory requirements set by the EFL, FA, and beyond.
From matchdays at Fratton Park to community outreach events to Academy safeguarding support, this role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.
Requirements of the role
In this role, you will take on a wide range of responsibilities, including:
* Designing and delivering the safeguarding strategy across PFC and PiTC.
* Leading safeguarding operations at all sites, including matchdays and special events.
* Supporting and advising Designated Safeguarding Officers across the Club, Academy, and community programmes.
* Managing safeguarding cases, ensuring accurate and compliant record-keeping.
* Overseeing safer recruitment processes and safeguarding training for all staff.
* Leading on safeguarding risk assessment and policy development.
* Acting as the main safeguarding contact for players, parents, staff, and visitors.
* Building strong relationships with the FA, EFL, local authorities, and other safeguarding bodies.
* To encourage and endorse good practice by promoting and championing safeguarding across the club.
* To attend regular safeguarding meetings and training to ensure knowledge is up to date.
* To deliver safeguarding training to staff throughout the club and PITC
* This role requires you to work all PFC matchdays to provide safeguarding support for matchday operations
Essential Skills & Qualifications
* Up-to-date and thorough knowledge of safeguarding principles, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.
* Proven safeguarding experience within sport or education (preferred)
* Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, policies, and best practice standards.
* Demonstrated experience in safeguarding case management, including sensitive and complex cases.
* Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
* Proactive, calm, and solutions-focused approach, even in high-pressure situations.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, constructive guidance.
* FA Safeguarding Children Certificate (or willingness to obtain prior to starting).
* EFL Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Officer qualification (or willingness to complete upon appointment).
* Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check (to be completed before employment commences).
Guidance to consider
Please consider the below before applying:
* Right to work in the UK at the time of applying and an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken
* The successful candidate must be available to work all home matchdays
Ready to lead the way?
The Club will not consider applications via third parties.
To Apply: Please send us a cover letter and CV to
Closing Date: 2 September 2025
If you don't hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider that your application was unsuccessful.
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General information
We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and weare committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.
We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.
Safeguarding
Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.
We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.
We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.
Health and Safety
Portsmouth Football Club is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations.
As part of this commitment, you are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others. You must comply with the company's health and safety policies, procedures, and any legal requirements relevant to your role. Together, we aim to maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and security of everyone involved in our activities.
Data Protection
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Gym membership
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/09/2025