Head of Safe Aquatics
Swim England is the recognised national governing body for swimming, artistic swimming, diving and water polo in England. We help people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and maximise their potential in aquatic sport at every level — from community participation to world‑class performance.
Location: Loughborough, LE11 3QF
Contact Telephone: 01509 618700
Organisation: Swim England
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
We work with clubs, coaches, teachers and volunteers across the country to create safe, inclusive and inspiring aquatic environments. As a membership organisation and charity, we are committed to supporting the growth of our sports, promoting physical and mental wellbeing, and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to enjoy a lifelong love of the water.
We're looking for an experienced and values‑led safeguarding professional to join us as Head of Safe Aquatics. You will lead Swim England's Safe Aquatics function, ensuring we provide an effective, person‑centred and high‑quality safeguarding environment across all our activities.
You’ll play a pivotal role in developing sector‑leading safeguarding practice, overseeing case management, policies and procedures, and driving continuous improvement. Working collaboratively across Swim England and with our club network, you’ll strengthen safeguarding culture and build confidence and trust in how we keep people safe in aquatics.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference — supporting safer participation and helping shape the future of safeguarding within sport.
How to Apply
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