Synod Safeguarding Support Officer

Southern Synod are looking for an individual with a background in safeguarding and understanding of working in faith-based organisations to support our Synod Safeguarding Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to help contribute to our growth in delivering a core part of our mission to safeguard children and adults at risk. The role is predominantly home-based, with occasional connection with others at our Synod Office in Croydon. The nature of the work will involve a degree of flexibility in time allocation during the week, including occasional evening or weekend work.

Main responsibilities:
• To support the Synod Safeguarding Officer by embedding good safeguarding practices and providing safeguarding advice and guidance across the synod.
• Under the direction of the Synod Safeguarding Officer to ensure that allegations of abuse are appropriately referred to statutory authorities.
• To carry out all administration necessary to develop and review safeguarding policies and guidelines.
• To maintain effective reporting systems and to collate information for inclusion in reports for the Synod.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)
Contract: 2 years fixed term
Salary: £40,000 – £43,000 per annum

Closing date: 30 October 2026
Interviews: 13 or 14 November 2026