Section Lead: Safeguarding and Welfare

The University of Sheffield is creating a new Safeguarding and Welfare Unit, launching spring 2024. This role will be responsible for the leadership of this new team at this exciting time. Under the direction of the Head of Student Experience and Support (SES), the post holder will take a lead role in the implementation of the University’s new Safeguarding Policy and associated procedures and ensuring that the team consistently delivers a robust service in the management of all matters relating to safeguarding. This includes Prevent, management of the Report and Support system, oversight of Sexual Violence and Misconduct cases and procedures, leadership of the Risk Assessment Panel procedure and responding to critical incidents. The Section Lead for Safeguarding and Welfare will lead a team of five new roles and work collaboratively with colleagues across the institution to ensure compliance with relevant procedures and legislation. As part of the leadership team within Student Experience and Support, the post holder will play a key role in ensuring that the Service delivers an excellent service to students, to support them through their journey at University, whatever their circumstances.

What We Offer: 

• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more. 

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

Location:  Students Union Building - Level 6

Western Bank, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2TG (Hybrid)

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