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Job Details

Job Title: National Safeguarding Development Manager
Job Reference: VF1472137GilNSDM
Location: Gilwell Park, Essex, United Kingdom
Salary: £63000.00 to £63000.00

Job Title: National Safeguarding Development Manager

Salary: £63,000 per annum(Band H, Level 3, Inclusive of Outer London Weighting & Market Supplement)

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working) 1 day present in office per week; that includes in-person Team Meetings/Trainings

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 per week

About The Role:

As National Safeguarding Development Manager, you will lead the safeguarding development and vetting functions across The Scout Association, helping to protect young people, volunteers, and staff through strong, proactive safeguarding practice.

This is a senior leadership role with national reach, focused on embedding a positive safeguarding culture, ensuring effective policies and learning, and championing victim and survivor voice across the movement.

As the National Safeguarding Development Manager, you will (Key Responsibilities):

Lead the operational delivery of safeguarding development and vetting functions
Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to managers and teams
Shape and maintain national safeguarding policies and procedures in line with legislation and guidance
Embed victim and survivor voice into safeguarding practice
Strengthen digital safeguarding and learning from cases and trends
Use data and insight to improve processes, training, and resourcing
Build effective external partnerships with statutory and safeguarding organisations

What you’ll bring as our National Safeguarding Development Manager:

Experience managing a safeguarding function, including vetting or safer recruitment
Experience of victim and survivor engagement and trauma-informed practice
Confidence in leading and developing teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to make sound, risk-based decisions and work proactively
Experience developing or delivering safeguarding learning or training

Benefits include:

28 days holiday (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas
Flexible working hours
Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary
Generous family leave and support as a family-friendly employer
Access to our Learning & Development hub for ongoing training
Recognition as Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022)

For a full list of our benefits, click here.

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Friday, 30th January 2026

Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park, Chingford, on Wednesday, 18th February 2026.

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The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.