Part-time – 17.5 hours per week
Salary: £16,500 - £18,000 per annum (FTE £33,000 - £36,000 per annum)
The Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich is seeking to recruit a part-time Safeguarding Trainer and Training Co-ordinator to support the mission and ministry of the Church of England in Suffolk by co-ordinating, quality assuring and delivering programmes of safeguarding training relevant to, and required by, those working with children and vulnerable groups in the Diocese.
There is also a requirement to consult with the National Church of England Safeguarding Team’s Training and Development Manager, to ensure that training in the diocese meets the requirements of the National Safeguarding Learning and Development Policy and to work closely with the other members of the Diocesan Safeguarding Team to coordinate and facilitate the recruitment, training, development and ongoing support of a team of Diocesan Approved Volunteer Safeguarding Trainers, keeping them and their training materials updated.
Experience of delivering training, both virtually and in person, reviewing and quality assuring course content and delivery and a proven knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures in relation to children and adults ‘at risk’ are essential in this role.
Although based in the Diocese’s offices in Ipswich, the successful candidate will need to have the ability and willingness to travel throughout Suffolk and occasionally further afield.
The DBF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory DBS check.
The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole church. Everyone who participates in the life of the church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all.
Safeguarding is an integral part of the mission and ministry of the church in this diocese and is in line with our Growing in God strategy. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
Applications will only be accepted via DBF application form. CVs will not be accepted. Applications marked ‘Confidential Application’ to be sent to: HR@cofesuffolk.org or by post to Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich IP1 1UQ.
For an informal conversation please contact Karen Galloway Diocesan Safeguarding officer on 07785 621319.
Closing Date for Applications: 15 August 2025
Interview Date: 28 August 2025
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