Senior Safeguarding Coordinator (0053-26)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Senior Safeguarding Coordinator

Play a leading role in creating a safe, inclusive and supportive university community

Are you an experienced safeguarding professional who thrives in fast‑paced, student‑centred environments? We are seeking a committed and proactive Senior Safeguarding Coordinator to help shape and strengthen our safeguarding culture across the University of Greater Manchester.

This is a key role within the Directorate of Student Services & Experience, offering the opportunity to lead safeguarding practice, support complex casework, and ensure students are protected through clear, robust and compassionate processes.

About the Role

As Senior Safeguarding Coordinator, you will:

Act as Deputy Safeguarding Officer (DSO) and Deputy Prevent Coordinator, offering specialist advice, supporting audits and contributing to reporting requirements.
Lead on the coordination of safeguarding, bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct cases, ensuring timely, sensitive and compliant responses.
Serve as the University’s Dignity at Study Policy Coordinator, ensuring policies and procedures meet OfS Condition E6 and remain accessible, current and effective.
Support students wishing to report incidents to the Police, University or external agencies, acting as a key liaison throughout the process.
Maintain strong working relationships with NHS services, voluntary organisations and local authorities to support safe and appropriate referrals.
Contribute to staff training, awareness‑raising initiatives and the maintenance of safeguarding and Prevent training records.
Attend weekly Risk MDT meetings, offering expert safeguarding input into complex case discussions.
Produce engagement and trend reports to inform senior colleagues and support continuous improvement.
Work collaboratively across Student Services, academic schools, the Students’ Union and external agencies to ensure consistent safeguarding practice.
Deputise for the Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Manager and represent Student Services at internal and external events when required.

About You

You will bring:

A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience, alongside safeguarding, mental health or welfare‑related qualifications.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Prevent duties and best practice in HE/FE settings.
Experience managing complex safeguarding, bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct cases.
Confidence supporting students experiencing mental health difficulties, including risk assessment and crisis management.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and contribute to service planning.
High levels of emotional resilience, professionalism and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
A commitment to confidentiality, data protection and maintaining clear professional boundaries.
A proactive, improvement‑focused approach to service development.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to student safety, wellbeing and experience. You will join a supportive team committed to high‑quality safeguarding practice, continuous improvement and sector‑leading standards.

The role requires flexibility, including occasional travel and the ability to respond to urgent safeguarding matters. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Please note, interviews are likely to take place the week commencing 4th May.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.

For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Closing Date: 23 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £35,608 to £41,064 per annum

Head of Student Support & Wellbeing (SSE-084P)

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Head of Student Support & Wellbeing

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for shaping outstanding student support? We are seeking a dynamic Head of Student Support & Wellbeing to lead our high‑performing services that make a real difference to student experience, continuation and success.

This is a pivotal senior role within the Directorate of Student Services & Experience, offering the opportunity to drive strategic development, lead multidisciplinary teams, and influence institution‑wide approaches to wellbeing, safeguarding and student success.

As Head of Student Support & Wellbeing, you will:

Provide leadership for a portfolio including Student Services, International Student Support, Student Financial Support, Disability Services, Student Mental Health & Wellbeing, Reception and Chaplaincy.

Act as the University’s Safeguarding Officer and Prevent Coordinator, ensuring robust compliance, risk management and effective case oversight. Safeguarding Level 3 (or higher) is essential.

Lead senior managers to deliver high‑quality, inclusive, student‑centred services aligned with institutional priorities.
Drive continuous improvement, modernisation and service innovation across systems, processes and student support pathways.
Oversee support for international students, ensuring UKVI compliance, streamlined processes and an excellent induction and transition experience.
Build strong internal and external partnerships to enhance support, influence sector practice and raise the profile of our services.
Deputise for the Director of Student Services & Experience, including oversight of the Library Service when required.

You will bring:

Significant experience leading diverse student support services in HE/FE.
Expert safeguarding and Prevent knowledge and significant experience managing complex cases.
A strong understanding of widening participation, OfS regulation, APP requirements and relevant legislation.
Proven ability to lead teams through change while maintaining quality and staff engagement.
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills.
Confidence using data to inform decisions, evaluate impact and drive improvement.
A proactive, resilient and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
Significant senior leadership experience within higher education or comparable student-facing services.
Demonstrated success leading organisational change, transformation and service improvement.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of student support at a time of sector change and evolving student needs.

We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a role where your leadership will have meaningful impact across the University community.

This role requires flexibility, including occasional evenings or weekends during peak periods or in response to safeguarding matters. The appointment is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

If you are a resilient, strategic and student-centred leader ready to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.