Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer

Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer The Diocese is seeking an experienced and committed safeguarding professional to join the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer. Position: Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Location: Hove/Hybrid Salary: £49,536 per annum Hours: Full-time (flexi time available) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 5th July 2026 Interview Date: Hove on 30th July 2026. About the Role This is a pivotal leadership role, offering an opportunity to shape and strengthen safeguarding practice across a large and diverse diocese. You will play a key part in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults, while supporting parishes, clergy and diocesan colleagues to uphold the highest safeguarding standards. Key duties include: Lead and manage safeguarding casework across the Diocese, ensuring compliance with national Church of England safeguarding standards and statutory guidance Provide line management and supervision to the team of Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers Oversee triage, risk assessment and allocation of safeguarding referrals Manage complex and high-risk cases, working collaboratively with statutory agencies such as police, social care and probation services Ensure high-quality case recording, quality assurance and continuous improvement of safeguarding practices Act as the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer in the absence of the Director of Safeguarding Contribute to training, policy development ..... full job details .....