Designated Safeguarding and Behaviour Improvement Officer

Organisation: Bedfordshire Football Association
Salary: £29000
Location: Bedfordshire FA, Century House, Skimpot Road, LU5 4JU
Contract type: (Full time)
Closing date: 13 February 2026
Interview date: 23 February 2026
Job Description: To support the delivery of The FA's Strategy 24-28 and Bedfordshire Football Association Business Strategy.

To manage the Bedfordshire Football Association safeguarding work, in line with legislation, FA safeguarding policy, procedures, regulations, standards and guidance.

To manage safeguarding and child protection concerns in a timely manner and in line with FA requirements and guidance.

To significantly contribute to implementing and maintaining The FA’s Safeguarding Operating Standard for County FAs and driving safer practice in grassroots football.

Lead on the implementation of The FA's Behaviour Improvement Programme by ensuring that we are tackling poor behaviour & raising standards in grassroots football across Bedfordshire.

To support the adoption of FA technology systems across grassroots football.

To comply with FA rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance that are in place from time to time.
How to apply: Please submit your CV and Cover Letter (2 sides maximum) outlining how you meet the role responsibilities and person specification, by either email or post to: Nicholas Snelson, Head of Football Services, Bedfordshire FA via: Recruitment@BedfordshireFA.com Postal applications are to be addressed, Strictly Private and Confidential, for the attention of: Nicholas Snelson, Head of Football Services, Bedfordshire FA, Century House, Skimpot Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JU For more information on the role, please see the recruitment pack here: https://www.bedfordshirefa.com/news/2026/jan/16/vacancy-designated-safeguarding-and-behaviour-improvement-officer