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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