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Organisation England Hockey Salary Circa £28,000 per annum Location Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre Open to flexible arrangements but some travel to office will be required Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 14 January 2026 Interview date 22 January 2026 Job Description Hockey is continually evolving its regulatory framework and practices to meet growing demands in the areas of Discipline, Health and Safety and Safeguarding.

The Safeguarding Officer will assist with the ongoing development of safeguarding and the development and implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures for both young people and adults at risk.

They will also support the development and delivery of new and ongoing projects, ensuring safeguarding is a key component in the public facing initiatives as well as all organisational practices.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist the Safeguarding Manager in the development and delivery of England Hockey’s safeguarding case management function.
  • Provide administrative support for all safeguarding casework, ensuring it is managed effectively, consistently, and in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Manage general enquiries for the safeguarding team through the safeguarding mailbox.
  • Work with the Legal & Governance team to develop, maintain, and update safeguarding policies, procedures, and resources in line with legal requirements and sector best practice.
  • Assist with the regulatory requirements of England Hockey (i.e. safeguarding framework submissions to the Child Protection in Sport Unit and the Ann Craft Trust).
  • Record and collate information for inclusion in reports for Board.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records and ensure appropriate information sharing and data management protocols.
  • Work cross-functionally with internal departments and liaise with external partners to embed safeguarding across the organisation.

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