Designated Safeguarding Officer Organisation Northamptonshire Football Association Salary £28000 Location Northampton Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 26 January 2026 Interview date 2 February 2026 Job Description Northamptonshire FA is seeking a committed and experienced Designated Safeguarding Officer to lead and deliver safeguarding across the county’s football network on a 12-month maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will be accountable for implementing The FA’s Safeguarding 365 Standard for County FAs and ensuring compliance with all safeguarding policies and procedures.We are looking for candidates with practical knowledge of safeguarding practice, relevant experience in a similar role, and the ability to work collaboratively with clubs, leagues, volunteers and external partners. A strong understanding of child protection and adult-at-risk safeguarding is essential.More information, along with the job description, can be found via the link. How to apply or more details on the role and full recruitment pack, please refer to the official Northamptonshire FA vacancy page. https://www.northamptonshirefa.com/news/2026/jan/09/vacancy---designated-safeguarding-officer-maternity-cover Applications should be submitted online using the provided application form along with the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form. For enquiries, please contact the Head of Safeguarding at Rosie.Brown@NorthamptonshireFA.com . Share X LinkedIn Email