Berks & Bucks FA - Safeguarding Manager
The FA
21 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
140 Eastern Avenue, Milton Park, Milton Park, OX14 4SB, United Kingdom
Safeguarding Manager
Location: This is a hybrid role with opportunities 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. (Requirement to work evenings and weekends in line with the demands of the role.)
Contract: Full time - Permanent
The opportunity
Berks & Bucks FA is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for everyone involved in football. The organisation is 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 not only feel safe, but actively participate and thrive in the game.
This is a key leadership role within the organisation, helping to embed a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and where safe, fun football environments are the standard across local communities.
About the role
As Safeguarding Manager, youwill 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 the grassroots game.
You will:
• 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
A full list of the responsibilities and the person specification can be found in the attached job description.
About you
Whether an established Safeguarding Manager or a professional with significant safeguarding experience in a sport, community, education or similar environment, you will bring valuable expertise to the role.
You will be a confident and compassionate professional with a strong understanding of safeguarding and welfare practice, alongside excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle complex and sensitive situations with integrity.
The ideal candidate will:
• Have experience or qualifications in safeguarding, welfare or child protection
• Ideally bring experience of safeguarding within a sporting or community setting
• Understand safeguarding legislation and best practice for children and adults at risk
• Be able to manage challenging situations, conflict and sensitive information professionally
• Be an excellent communicator, able to influence and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders
• Be highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Share the organisation's commitment to inclusion, equality and creating safe environments in sport
Why join Berks & Bucks FA?
At BBFA, the team is proud of its role in supporting grassroots football across the region. The organisation is driven by its values:
• Making a difference every day
• Connecting with communities
• Showing people they care
• Leaving no one out of the game
This is an opportunity to be part of a passionate team making a tangible impact, ensuring football is a safe and welcoming space for all.
What you'll get:
• The organisation's commitment to training and development
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• A forward-thinking employer with people at the heart of decisions
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working and family-friendly policies
Apply now
Individuals who are ready to play a leading role in safeguarding across grassroots football are encouraged to apply. To submit an application, candidates should complete the online Application Form (linked below), attaching a copy of their CV where prompted. Applicants should also complete the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form.
Closing date & Interviews
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 19th July 2026. In-person interviews will take place during the week commencing 27th July 2026.
For questions about the role or an informal discussion, please contact Aaron Cox, Head of Operations, on 01235 544890 or via email.
Application documents
Application Form
Job Description and Person Specification
Working for Berks & Bucks FA - Applicant Pack
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
Further information
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 we are all keeping our football community safe.
Location: This is a hybrid role with opportunities 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. (Requirement to work evenings and weekends in line with the demands of the role.)
Contract: Full time - Permanent
The opportunity
Berks & Bucks FA is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for everyone involved in football. The organisation is 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 not only feel safe, but actively participate and thrive in the game.
This is a key leadership role within the organisation, helping to embed a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and where safe, fun football environments are the standard across local communities.
About the role
As Safeguarding Manager, youwill 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 the grassroots game.
You will:
• 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
A full list of the responsibilities and the person specification can be found in the attached job description.
About you
Whether an established Safeguarding Manager or a professional with significant safeguarding experience in a sport, community, education or similar environment, you will bring valuable expertise to the role.
You will be a confident and compassionate professional with a strong understanding of safeguarding and welfare practice, alongside excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle complex and sensitive situations with integrity.
The ideal candidate will:
• Have experience or qualifications in safeguarding, welfare or child protection
• Ideally bring experience of safeguarding within a sporting or community setting
• Understand safeguarding legislation and best practice for children and adults at risk
• Be able to manage challenging situations, conflict and sensitive information professionally
• Be an excellent communicator, able to influence and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders
• Be highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Share the organisation's commitment to inclusion, equality and creating safe environments in sport
Why join Berks & Bucks FA?
At BBFA, the team is proud of its role in supporting grassroots football across the region. The organisation is driven by its values:
• Making a difference every day
• Connecting with communities
• Showing people they care
• Leaving no one out of the game
This is an opportunity to be part of a passionate team making a tangible impact, ensuring football is a safe and welcoming space for all.
What you'll get:
• The organisation's commitment to training and development
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• A forward-thinking employer with people at the heart of decisions
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working and family-friendly policies
Apply now
Individuals who are ready to play a leading role in safeguarding across grassroots football are encouraged to apply. To submit an application, candidates should complete the online Application Form (linked below), attaching a copy of their CV where prompted. Applicants should also complete the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form.
Closing date & Interviews
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 19th July 2026. In-person interviews will take place during the week commencing 27th July 2026.
For questions about the role or an informal discussion, please contact Aaron Cox, Head of Operations, on 01235 544890 or via email.
Application documents
Application Form
Job Description and Person Specification
Working for Berks & Bucks FA - Applicant Pack
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
Further information
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 we are all keeping our football community safe.