Safeguarding Officer

Are you passionate about creating safe, supportive environments for young people to explore the world of work? Do you enjoy being out on the road, engaging with local businesses?

LEBC is looking for a Safeguarding Officer who's confident, proactive, and committed to ensuring safe and meaningful work placements for students. If you're ready for a dynamic, people-focused role, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

In this field-based role, you'll spend your working week visiting local employers across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire to conduct health, safety, and safeguarding assessment. These visits are essential before students begin their work experience placements.

You'll assess risk levels (low to high), provide guidance to employers, agree on safe job role descriptors, and promote additional LEBC services such as attending careers awareness events in schools.

Every visit is different-giving you variety, autonomy, and the chance to help students access safe and enriching work experiences.

What We Offer:

• A varied, autonomous role that takes you into real working environments
• Full training and support to work towards your NEBOSH General Certificate (if not already held)
• A supportive and values-led organisation making tangible local impact
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (33 days total)
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Flexible time-off-in-lieu working system
• A culture that promotes teamwork, innovation, and personal development

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• IOSH Managing Safely Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification (Desirable)
• NEBOSH National General Certificate, or willingness to work towards it (Desirable)

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including report writing and employer engagement
• Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively
• Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills under pressure
• Competent in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Professional manner on the phone and in person
• Knowledge of education developments for 14-19-year-olds (Desirable)

Experience

• Minimum 6 months in a role with safeguarding responsibilities
• Experience with a range of risk assessments (low to high risk settings) (Desirable)
• Experience in an educational or health and safety role (Desirable)

Equal Opportunities

• Must be able to recognise and challenge discrimination in all its forms

Job Details:

• Home-based in Leicestershire with daily travel
• Salary, £27,000 - £29,500 (depending on qualifications & experience)
• Hours: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hrs/week, Monday to Friday)
• 10% employer pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible TOIL system
• Driving Licence & Own Vehicle - Essential

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter via the link provided & we will be in direct contact.