Safeguarding Officer

Company: Voluntary Sector Gateway
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Glasgow Philharmonia (Movies to Musicals) is a Scottish SCIO charity providing exciting musical theatre opportunities for children and young people. From weekly rehearsals to residential trips and theatre performances, we create inspiring experiences — and we’re looking for a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to help keep our young performers safe and supported.

As Safeguarding Officer, you will:

  • Lead on child protection and safeguarding matters
  • Ensure policies and procedures are up to date and followed
  • Oversee PVG and safer recruitment processes
  • Be the main point of contact for any safeguarding concerns
  • Support our Board, staff, volunteers and contractors in maintaining best practice

What you’ll gain

  • The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives
  • A key leadership role within a growing arts charity
  • The chance to support exciting productions and creative projects
  • Being part of a friendly, passionate team

This is a volunteer role with flexible commitment, although attendance at key activities and occasional Board meetings will be required.

Experience required

  • Has experience working with children and young people
  • Understands safeguarding practice in Scotland
  • Is confident, approachable and able to handle sensitive matters
  • Believes in creating safe, inclusive creative spaces
  • Experience in the arts or youth organisations is welcome but not essential.

Travel expenses

Expenses are not reimbursed

Support

Training can be provided for the right candidate

Restrictions

Minimum age: 22

Must not be a parent, carer, or close relative of any child or young person participating in the organisation.

Availability

  • Mon
  • Tue
  • Wed
  • Thu
  • Fri
  • Sat
  • Sun
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Frequency & commitment

Attendance at rehearsals when available (Sunday evenings between Jan – April and Aug – Oct in Springburn Glasgow). Attendance at events (musical theatre shows in March/April and October). Attendance at residential trips (Feb). Attendance at monthly Board meetings (remote attendance possible).

Volunteers (aged 22-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.

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Posted: April 22nd, 2026