About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Safeguarding team at Leicester. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding Officer to join our Student Services team. You will work closely with the DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) and deputies to ensure the college provides timely and expert support to students, ensuring the college meets its statutory responsibilities. You will be the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns raised by staff, students and external agencies, using your expertise to reach a positive outcome. You will also contribute to the development and review of safeguarding procedures and provide bespoke training for colleagues to ensure their knowledge is up to date. You will be comfortable in analysing data to identify trends to inform information and training.
Qualifications
You will need to have the following:
- You will have proven experience in a safeguarding or child protection role, ideally within an education setting.
- Educated to Degree level or have substantial relevant experience.
- Level 2 qualification in maths and English.
For more details, please take a look at the role description. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Interview date: 30 November 2026
Why Leicester College?
Joining Leicester College offers a competitive reward package alongside the opportunity to make a significant impact within a large and diverse FE organisation. You can expect:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) membership with generous employer contributions
- 26 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 7 concessionary days per year
- A strong commitment to professional development, leadership learning and career progression
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where role requirements allow
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing support, including retail discounts, travel benefits and family‑friendly policies
Further details on our full reward and benefits package can be found here.
Safe & Inclusive
Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices.
Applicant data will be processed in accordance with our privacy notice. Further information about our recruitment practices, safeguarding approach and policies can be found on our website.
About Us
Leicester College is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK, delivering a wide range of technical, vocational, higher education and apprenticeship programmes. We work in close partnership with employers and communities to support skills development, progression and opportunity across the region.
Our mission is developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities and changing lives. Find out more about us here.
Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices.
Applicant data will be processed in accordance with our privacy notice. Further information about our recruitment practices, safeguarding approach and policies can be found on our website.