The Diocese of Guildford is committed to fostering a culture of safety, transparency, and compassion across its churches, Cathedral, and communities. We believe Safeguarding is a shared responsibility and a vital part of our mission to ensure that every person feels safe, valued and supported in their faith journey.
We are seeking an experienced safeguarding professional to join our team in a unique role that combines casework experience with audit and learning coordination:
* As a Safeguarding Advisor you will provide expert advice and casework support across the Diocese, ensuring compliance with legislation, national policy and best practice.
* As an Audit Coordinator you will lead preparations for the INEQE safeguarding audit in March 2027, embedding learning from previous audits and coordinating the Diocese’s response
We are looking someone who has:
* Extensive safeguarding experience in a statutory, voluntary or judicial settings.
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and risk assessment processes.
* Experience in managing complex safeguarding casework.
* Experience working with victims, survivors, and perpetrators of abuse.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the Safeguarding Advisor (Audit Coordinator)
Benefits of the role include:
* Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
* A 10% non-contributory pension
* Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary
* 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
* An employee assistance programme
* Learning and development opportunities
Ready to Apply?
Submit your CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. The supporting statement is an essential part of the application process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Guidelines.
The Diocese take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
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We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.