Assistant Safeguarding Officer

St Paul's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic cathedral in London is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Coordinator to enhance safeguarding practices across its community. In this full-time role, you will ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, manage confidential records, and coordinate training to promote welfare. Applicants should have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly. The role also supports a commitment to diversity and well-being for all staff. Benefits include 25 days of holiday and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer contribution

Life assurance of four times basic salary

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding or related fields.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional safeguarding practices.
• Manage record-keeping and databases.
• Coordinate safeguarding training.

Skills

Experience in safeguarding, welfare, social care, education, or youth work

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication

Ability to manage confidential records

Job description

Full Time 35 hours per week (flexible working available)

Working closely with the Safeguarding Officer and the Diocese of London, you will play a vital role in embedding robust, up-to-date safeguarding practices throughout Cathedral life. This is a varied and impactful position, ensuring best practice across the Cathedral community.

As an integral member of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering exceptional standards of safeguarding practice throughout the Cathedral.
• Record-keeping, database management.
• Contributing to progressive policy development.
• Coordinating comprehensive safeguarding training.
• Provide initial safeguarding guidance to staff and volunteers, escalating concerns as needed under the Safeguarding Officer’s direction.

The successful applicant will have:

• Experience in safeguarding, welfare, social care, education, or youth work.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice for children and adults at risk.
• Ability to manage confidential records and sensitive information with integrity.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear, compassionate communication with staff, volunteers, and external partners.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• High discretion and professionalism.
• Emotional resilience and calm under pressure.

The successful applicant will also be expected to share in St Paul’s Cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

There may be occasions when you provide support in the Safeguarding Officer’s absence. Flexibility is key to Cathedral life, and while some duties may fall outside standard hours, we recognise and value your commitment by offering time off in lieu to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of United Kingdom Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage, women, and disabled people are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase our representation.

In return you’ll find we are a welcoming place to work and we each take responsibility for our part in the Cathedral’s work, looking after St Paul’s for the next generation.

• Our annual holiday allowance is 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Our pension scheme allows for up to 7.5% employer contribution.

And as you might expect we have life assurance of four times basic salary and an employee assistance programme.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 pm, Sunday 1st February 2026.

Interviews are TBC.