Job Description

Are you interested in working in the football industry? Do you have excellent communication and organisation skills? Do you have an experience in safeguarding? Could you thrive in a fast-paced, fast-expanding environment? Do you want to work in one of the most exciting and dynamic places in Suffolk?

If so, look no further....

Ipswich Town Football Club are recruiting a Women's Team Safeguarding and Player Welfare Officer.

This role is responsible for the day-to-day safeguarding and welfare of all players within our successful Women's team and under 21s. With a desire to ensure the highest standard of care is delivered, this role provides advice and guidance to support the development of players, ensuring all players have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Who are you?

A person-centred and trauma informed approach, with the ability to maintain this perspective Excellent communication skills with the ability to build meaningful, relationships with staff, players and parents/carers. Well organised, and prioritise workload whilst being flexible to respond to unexpected or urgent issues. Able to demonstrate integrity with the ability to always maintain confidentiality. Able to promote and demonstrate equality, inclusion, anti-oppressive and anti discriminatory practice. Able to complete a satisfactory Enhanced plus Barred DBS check
Please note that the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We will give you:

The chance to be part of a unique business at a crucial part of its development.

Excellent experience in the elite sports industry

Development and growth with mentoring from industry experiences colleagues.

An environment that is exciting, fast paced, and fun!

Training and support.

Discounts in Planet Blue store

Life assurance

Wellbeing Programme

Uniform provided.

Free on-site parking

If this is you:

If you are interested in applying for the role,

please complete an application form on our website

detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this position. Please note CVs will not be accepted for this role.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive; only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted. Therefore, if you haven't heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you haven't been shortlisted on this occasion.

Safeguarding Statement

Ipswich Town Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered 'spent' as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children's barred list check) and references.

Equality Statement

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/08/2025