Lead Safeguarding Officer

£39,500 to £43,500 per annum dependant on experience

Employee assistance programme, private healthcare and/or health cash plan, 3x salary life assurance, enhanced pension and family policies, golf benefits, discount platform and up to 36 days annual leave (includes bank holidays and company days)

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are disability confident committed. If you are not able to complete the online application and would like this in an alternative format, please contact Mary-Anne or Amy on

We passionately believe that golf belongs to everyone. All who play, and all who aspire to play, must have an equal opportunity to do so. This role will play an integral role in continuing to ensure that golf is a safe sport across England.

This role leads on all safeguarding strategic issues within England Golf and ensures that there is a co-ordinated approach to safeguarding policies and procedures. We are committed to ensuring that the highest standards of safeguarding are managed appropriately and that support is provided to golf facilities and county bodies. You will lead and manage two safeguarding officers, along with the DBS Administrator overseeing the management of cases, and that of decisions on cases and concerns, working with our Case Management Group.

This role works across the internal organisation and externally to support SafeGolf within our stakeholder groups. We are looking for someone who:

• Is knowledgeable and with experience of safeguarding issues at operational and senior/management levels.
• Has previous safeguarding case management experience.
• Is able of working under pressure, making decisions and justifying actions with a high level of integrity and trust.
• Understands safeguarding, and the roles and responsibilities of statutory agencies.
• Understands and is familiar with the Disclosure and Barring service.
• Builds and establishes strong working relationships with volunteers and staff at all levels capable of advising on policy and guidance.

The post is full-time, working Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. The position is based at England Golf Headquarters, The National Golf Centre, The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6PU.

As the national governing body for amateur golf, we work at the heart of golf in England, supporting and empowering a thriving community of players, counties and clubs to get the most out of the game we love. We value being Inclusive, Honest, Responsible, Excellent and Supportive.

For the full job description please visit our website (jobs) and to apply please complete the online application process (no CVs please).

Closing date for applications: 6 June 2025 12 noon

Interviews take place: Week commencing 16 June 2025 at Woodhall Spa