Job Description

Safeguarding Trainer and Training Co-ordinator

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.

For an informal conversation about the role

please contact Karen Galloway Diocesan Safeguarding officer on 07785 621319.

Application packs and a full job description are available from the

Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich Website Vacancies - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich (cofesuffolk.org)

Please note:

Applications will only be accepted via DBF application form available at Vacancies - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich (cofesuffolk.org). 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.

Closing Date for Applications:

15th August 2025

Interview Date:

28th August 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 16,500.00-18,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 17.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person