Organisation Riding for the Disabled Association Salary £32,292 per year Location Shrewley, Warwick Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 18 December 2025 Job Description Role Purpose
This is a key role to oversee RDA UK’s approach to safeguarding, supporting senior management and working with external partners. This is crucial to maintain good practice, resources, quality and support to RDA Groups which includes driving RDA safeguarding training.
In addition, this role will include support and administration for the Membership Services Team, as detailed below
Specific Responsibilities
To ensure RDA UK has effective safeguarding practices:
develop and deliver the action plan and ongoing objectives from the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) audit/ Framework Plan and RDA Safeguarding Action Plan
continuous review of all safeguarding materials and resources, to ensure RDA UK’s Safeguarding policy and statutory obligations and expectations are met, including relevant actions following BEF Safeguarding Action Team (SAT) meetings
manage requests for guidance from the RDA UK network, including concerns raised and reporting
provide safeguarding case management, collaborating with the Membership Services Manager.
work in collaboration with the RDA UK Designated Safeguarding Lead and other relevant RDA UK staff and volunteers to plan, deliver and review projects that improve outcomes for children and adults at risk, within the RDA UK network
provide advice to the RDA UK team and working groups on safeguarding best practice, policies and requirements, including specific projects or events
deal promptly with enquiries from RDA Groups concerning policies, procedures and training requirements and respond to feedback received.
maintain the safeguarding content on the ‘MyRDA’ website, ensuring it is current, clear and relevant
provide guidance to RDA Groups signposting them to resources for disclosure checks
develop and maintain safeguarding training materials, and coordinate the delivery of regular accredited courses and workshops (both tutor led and e-learning), in conjunction with RDA UK Trainers and relevant external bodies
developing, maintaining and administering Safeguarding courses and materials
support the Designated Safeguarding Lead to compile reports for the RDA UK Board, including case management data and analysis, updates and recommendations
act as the Safeguarding Officer at the RDA National Training Centre, the RDA National Championships and other key events
2. To provide administrative support to the Membership Services Team as required.
General
To undertake such other duties as the line manager shall from time to time determine
To be flexible in working from other offices in the UK as required for the effective delivery of the role
To demonstrate the values and cultural aspirations of RDA in all work
To ensure due consideration is always given to our charitable aims and objectives and that this is demonstrated in all activities
To attend and service the National Championships, providing support leading up to the event as requested, as well as supporting the event itself