Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer

Organisation: Essex County Football Association
Salary: c£25,000 (depending on experience)
Location: The County Office, Springfield Lyons Approach, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5LB
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 27 May 2025
Job Description: Could you work with us to help deliver upon our targets within the ambitious #MovingForward Strategy? We’re currently looking for a full-time Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer to provide proactive support and administration.

The successful candidate will join our Chelmsford team, and responsibilities will include assisting the Safeguarding Manager with cases across Essex. They’ll monitor compliance and get involved with managing low level concerns, working with club volunteers and helping to organise safeguarding visits. Applications are required by Tuesday 27th May.

Helen Hever, Essex County FA Safeguarding Manager, is looking forward to receiving the applications: “It will be excellent to work with the successful candidate to further deliver upon the safeguarding targets outlined in our strategy, continuing to provide support to grassroots clubs, players, volunteers and all other stakeholders.”
How to apply: A full job description can be downloaded at https://www.essexfa.com/news/2025/may/09/deputy-designated-safeguarding-officer-vacancy. Applicants should complete the Application Form, plus the ‘Section 12 Equality and Diversity Monitoring’ Form, and return both via E-Mail to recruitment@essexfa.com by 9:00am on Tuesday 27th May. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Hever via helen.hever@essexfa.com or (01245) 393098. We promote equality and diversity in employment and welcome applicants from all parts of the community.