London FA is recruiting a Football Safeguarding Case Officer to support the delivery of the FA National Game and London FA’s Safeguarding Strategy, manage safeguarding and welfare investigations, challenge poor behaviours, promote best practice, and upskill the capital's volunteer workforce.

Headline details:

• Football Safeguarding Case Officer
• Salary c.£26,000
• Hybrid working arrangements (minimum of one day per week currently a Wednesday at London FA’s office– Wembley Stadium).

Job purpose:

• To support the delivery of the FA National Game Strategy and London Football Associations Safeguarding Strategy.
• To manage, in collaboration with the Football Safeguarding and Welfare Manager, poor practice, low-level and safeguarding concerns in a timely manner in line with FA requirements and guidance.
• To support with key FA and London Football Association initiatives and promotions relating to safeguarding.
• To contribute to the upskilling of London Football Association’s volunteer network.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations and interventions to address and improve behaviour across the London FA volunteer network.
• Take a leading role in the implementation, adherence, and management of The FA’s Safeguarding Operating Standard (SOS) for County FAs.
• Take a leading role in the completion of Safeguarding Validation Visits, motivating a team to reach strict deadlines in a timely and effective fashion.
• Promote and uphold the values of safer practices across grassroots football in London.
• To provide excellent support and services to stakeholders of London Football Association across the business’s needs.

Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant safeguarding legislation, policy and practice relating to children and adults at risk, particularly within sport.
• Ability to deal with highly emotive situations and conversations, using facts to inform and communicate decisions and outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience in presenting to a wide range of audiences and demographics.
• Experience liaising with key safeguarding agencies (e.g., LADO, Police, MASH, etc).
• Confident in effective record keeping, documenting progress within investigations.
• Ability to compile case-related evidence and information into clear written documents/communications.
• Knowledge of London FA and The FA’s Safeguarding Structure and partner organisations.
• Excellent team working skills and capability to build effective relationships.
• Ability to read, digest and assimilate information quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrates a working understanding of inclusion, equality, anti- discrimination and safeguarding best practice.
• Project management skills and experience – to plan, set and achieve objectives within strict deadlines.
• Good administrative, secretarial and IT skills (inc. MS Office Suite).

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Application Process

If you would like to apply for the role, please download and complete the Application Form (Word or PDF) and submit it to Charmain.Duberry@LondonFA.com by 5pm Tuesday 21st January 2025.

Interviews will be held at Wembley Stadium on w/c 3rd February 2024

If you have any queries or would like an informal discussion about the role before submitting your application form, please email Charmain Duberry, Football Safeguarding & Welfare Manager on Charmain.Duberry@LondonFA.com

About London FA

Based at Wembley Stadium, the London Football Association is responsible for governing, safeguarding, and developing football across the capital. We were established in 1882 and have an incredibly rich and proud history. More recently we have launched a new four-year strategic initiative, London For All aimed at enhancing grassroots football across the capital.

At the heart of our strategy is a commitment to serving London’s grassroots football family supporting them to improve the quality of football provision across the capital. Our mission is clear, to inspire positive change through football for all- by uniting communities, tackling inequalities, and improving the health of the nation.