Safeguarding and Wellbeing Manager (Designated Person)
Role: Safeguarding and Wellbeing Manager (Designated Person)
Location: Tresham College - Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough Campuses
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £41,086 and £47,971 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, People’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, and access to college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
UK based contract; you must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not offered. Any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your right to work in the UK.
About the role
* Leadership & Team Management – Oversee safeguarding and wellbeing operations, manage staff induction, appraisals, and development, and model excellence in service delivery and collaboration.
* Safeguarding & Wellbeing Oversight – Work with DSL/DDSLs to ensure statutory compliance, respond promptly to concerns, maintain accurate CPOMS records, and lead Prevent and risk management processes.
* Mental Health & Student Support – Develop and manage wellbeing services, create signposting resources, and collaborate on curriculum content for key themes such as British Values, Prevent, and sexual harassment.
* Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting – Build strong internal and external partnerships, attend regional/national meetings, and produce regular reports and data analysis on safeguarding trends and student outcomes.
* Statutory Responsibilities & Professional Development – Promote safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety, deliver staff training, and engage in continuous professional development in line with TBCG policies.
About you
* Qualifications & Technical Expertise – Level 3 DSL, degree‑level qualification (or equivalent experience), management qualification (or willingness to achieve), GCSEs in English and Maths, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Safeguarding & Compliance Knowledge – Extensive experience managing safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults, strong understanding of Prevent and CONTEST strategies, and practical knowledge of CPOMS and EDI principles.
* Leadership & Decision‑Making – Proven track record of leading high‑performing teams, managing complex cases, and making timely, informed decisions under pressure.
* Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Excellent verbal and written communication, attention to detail, ability to build strong relationships, and a practical approach to problem‑solving.
* Values & Professional Responsibilities – Committed to student focus, high performance, and safeguarding; flexible, adaptable, and willing to travel, with a strong focus on continuous professional development and health & safety awareness.
Organisational Vision values
* Valuing Teamwork – One team working together can achieve great things, respecting opinions and valuing each contribution.
* Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice, and learning from others.
* Student Centred – We place students at the heart of all decisions, creating positive outcomes and memorable experiences.
* Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we learn from each other.
* Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of staff, students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
* Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve their ambitions.
About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.
Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College, Shuttlesworth College (a specialist land‑based college), The Bedford Sixth Form (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford), The Corby Sixth Form (opened in September 2023), and the National College for Motorsport alongside the Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community‑based learning centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.
Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Bedford College Group’s policy on employment of ex‑offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
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