Key Information
Division: Grassroots Football
Location: Berks & Bucks FA
Closing Date: 19 July 2026
Safeguarding Manager
Location: Hybrid role with options to work remotely from the Berks & Bucks FA office (Milton Park, OX14 4SB), home and around the County.
Salary: Band 3 (£29,785 – £36,771) per annum, dependent on experience.
Hours: 35 hours per week (requires evenings and weekends).
Contract: Full time – Permanent.
The opportunity
Berks & Bucks FA is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for everyone involved in football. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Safeguarding Manager, or an individual with strong safeguarding experience and expertise, to play a vital role in ensuring that children and vulnerable adults feel safe and thrive in the game.
About the role
As Safeguarding Manager you will lead and coordinate all safeguarding activity across Berks & Bucks FA. Working closely with clubs, leagues, volunteers and national FA colleagues, you will ensure safeguarding standards are upheld, concerns are managed effectively, and best practice is embedded at every level of grassroots football.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of safeguarding across the County FA, ensuring compliance with FA policies, legislation and the Safeguarding 365 framework
- Manage and respond to safeguarding and child protection concerns in a timely and professional manner
- Provide expert advice, guidance and training to clubs, leagues, and welfare officers
- Build strong relationships with key partners including statutory agencies, the FA and local stakeholders
- Carry out club visits, audits and monitoring to promote safe, positive football environments
- Champion a proactive approach to safeguarding through education, awareness and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Experience or qualifications in safeguarding, welfare or child protection
- Experience of safeguarding within a sporting or community setting (ideal)
- Understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice for children and adults at risk
- Ability to manage challenging situations, conflict and sensitive information professionally
- Excellent communication skills, ability to influence and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders
- Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
- Commitment to inclusion, equality and creating safe environments in sport
Benefits
- Commitment to training and development
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Forward‑thinking employer with people at the heart of decisions
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working and family‑friendly policies
EEO Statement
Berks & Bucks FA are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all communities. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate may need to undertake an FA‑enhanced DBS check before commencing in the post.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all members of the board are required to keep up to date with training and qualifications to ensure the football community remains safe.
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