Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding OfficerThe Diocese is seeking an experienced and committed safeguarding professional to join the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.Position: Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding OfficerLocation: Hove/HybridSalary: £49,536 per annumHours: Full-time (flexi time available)Contract: PermanentClosing Date: 5th July 2026Interview Date: Hove on 30th July 2026.About the RoleThis is a pivotal leadership role, offering an opportunity to shape and strengthen safeguarding practice across a large and diverse diocese. You will play a key part in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults, while supporting parishes, clergy and diocesan colleagues to uphold the highest safeguarding standards.Key duties include:Lead and manage safeguarding casework across the Diocese, ensuring compliance with national Church of England safeguarding standards and statutory guidanceProvide line management and supervision to the team of Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding AdvisersOversee triage, risk assessment and allocation of safeguarding referralsManage complex and high-risk cases, working collaboratively with statutory agencies such as police, social care and probation servicesEnsure high-quality case recording, quality assurance and continuous improvement of safeguarding practicesAct as the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer in the absence of the Director of SafeguardingContribute to training, policy development and the promotion of ..... full job details .....