Assistant Safeguarding Officer

Lambeth Palace Library; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Cathedral seeks an Assistant Safeguarding Officer to embed robust safeguarding practices. Responsibilities include overseeing case administration, managing sensitive records, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation. The ideal candidate will possess experience in safeguarding or social care, strong organizational skills, and effective communication. The role emphasizes teamwork and integrity, offering a welcoming environment and benefits like 25 days holiday and a pension scheme. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

25 days annual 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

• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice for children and adults at risk.
• Ability to manage confidential records and sensitive information with integrity.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional standards of safeguarding practice throughout the Cathedral.
• Oversee case administration and record-keeping.
• Coordinate comprehensive safeguarding training.

Skills

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

Organisational skills and attention to detail

Clear, compassionate communication

Good IT skills (databases, Word, Excel)

Job description

We are currently seeking an Assistant Safeguarding Officer, to join our Safeguarding team in one of the most iconic buildings in the world, St Paul’s Cathedral.

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.
• Overseeing case administration.
• Record-keeping, database management,
• Contributing to progressive policy development,
• Coordinating comprehensive safeguarding training,
• Project work,
• 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.
• Good IT skills (databases, Word, Excel, secure systems).
• 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.