Job Description

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Governance Manager, the Safeguarding and Governance Officer will be a key member of the Operations Team. The role of the Safeguarding & Governance Officer is to support the work of Table Tennis England's core governance and will be the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The postholder will be the primary contact for safeguarding within the organisation ensuring that procedures are in place to safeguard children and adults at risk in addition to managing and investigating any reported cases or reporting of concerns. Part of the role will involve working with the Performance Team, to ensure compliance to relevant governance requirements. The person will also assist in other governance areas such as DBS, disciplinary investigations, compliance to varying assessments.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Shape the organisation's direction on safeguarding and ethical governance.

Develop and review policies that set standards for safe and inclusive environments in sport. Advise senior leaders and boards on risk, compliance, and duty of care obligations. Align safeguarding with organisational values, ensuring it's seen not just as compliance, but as part of good culture and performance. Influence strategic planning to include wellbeing, diversity, and integrity in decision-making. Embed a safeguarding culture across all levels of the sport. Promote awareness and accountability among staff, volunteers, coaches, and members. Champion a "speak-up" culture where concerns can be raised safely and responded to effectively. Model ethical behaviour and create a sense of shared responsibility for welfare and inclusion. Influence the tone of communication and training, so safeguarding becomes part of everyday thinking. Strengthen governance systems that protect participants. Ensure robust reporting, investigation, and risk management processes are in place. Monitor compliance with governing body standards, legal frameworks, and codes of conduct. Use data and case reviews to identify trends, recommend improvements, and influence resource allocation. Shape broader sector standards and relationships. Collaborate with national governing bodies (NGBs), local clubs, and statutory agencies to share best practice. Contribute to policy consultation, accreditation processes, or audits that influence how sport is governed nationally. Represent the organisation at multi-agency safeguarding forums or sport integrity networks.

Skills and Abilities

Child focused approach Excellent administration and computer skills Good communication skills including a knowledge of social media The ability to maintain records An ability to develop Table Tennis England's policies and procedures at a national level. Influencing skills Ability to work with conflict and emotionally distressing matters Ability to promote and demonstrate anti-discriminatory practice

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESS

Working with the Governance Manager to create a positive, child centred environment within table tennis. Undertake the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead and a member of the Case Management Group. Agree to develop, implement, promote, and uphold Table Tennis England's Safeguarding Guidelines, policies, reporting and recording procedures. Assist the Governance team to fulfil their responsibilities to safeguard both children and adults at risk in table tennis. Maintain Board safeguarding and disciplinary logs to report to the Board and any other relevant parties as requested. Help to manage cases of poor practice and abuse reported to Table Tennis England including keeping the data management system records up to date, including low level concerns log Working with the Governance Manager to manage referrals to the Local Authority Designated Officer, children's social care system, the police and any other statutory agencies as may be required. Manage the requirements of DBS checks and processes Proactively manage the relevant areas of coaching license requirements. Record and provide minutes for relevant meetings and panel hearings as required. Ensure the proactive management of the CPSU & Ann Craft Trusts framework criteria and adherence to In the absence of the Governance Manager be the central point of contact for all internal and external individuals and agencies also representing Table Tennis England at any external meetings relating to safeguarding or governance. Be the main point of contact in providing advice and support to club welfare officers. Embed Safeguarding into the daily practise of the sport Development of a training plan across the organisation including delivery of key workshops Work with the Area Managers to ensure Clubs are adhering to safeguarding through the Clubs structure and follow up on any actions Support and deliver the development of Safeguarding webinars and training Working with the Governance Manager to review all policies and processes on an annual basis or as required including the safeguarding implementation plan. Working with the Performance team to ensure all staff involved in the performance programme comply and adhere to agreed safeguarding practices and support the team to achieve this outcome. Attending training as required for ongoing development and to support the organisation

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Child focused approach Excellent administration and computer skills. Good communication skills including a knowledge of social media. The ability to maintain records. An ability to develop Table Tennis England's policies and procedures at a national level. Influencing skills. Ability to work with conflict and emotionally distressing matters. Ability to promote and demonstrate anti-discriminatory practice. The roles and responsibilities of the statutory agencies in terms of safeguarding the welfare of young people and adults at risk. Table Tennis England's role and responsibilities in terms of safeguarding both children and adults at risk Table Tennis England's Safeguarding Guidelines, policies, and reporting processes. Awareness of the process for managing and safeguarding young people and adults at risk including the reporting procedures. Knowledge of government guidance and core legislation. Background knowledge or awareness of the principles of safeguarding. Knowledge and understanding of DBS and risk assessments of any positive disclosures
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes MK8 9LA