JOB TITLE: Safeguarding Administrator
DEPARTMENT: Safeguarding
LOCATION: Cobham Training Ground and Stamford Bridge
CONTRACT: Permanent, 35 hours any 5 of 7
Closing date: 12th December
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.
You'll Be (Main Responsibilities):
- Ensuring the efficient running and administration of the Club’s Safeguarding & Wellbeing Team.
- Adopting a positive, enthusiastic and solutions-oriented approach; proactively identifying and progressing opportunities to improve processes within the Safeguarding & Wellbeing function.
- Responsibility for the process by which matters are received, recorded, and monitored within the Safeguarding Team.
- Supporting the team in maintaining and updating the safeguarding database.
- Providing diary management support to the Director of Safeguarding & Welfare.
- Organising meetings, preparing agendas, and taking accurate minutes.
- Managing invoices and coordinating with external service providers regarding fees.
- Assisting with safeguarding team reporting to senior Club management in key areas.
- Maintaining a database of all training delivered by the Safeguarding Team, including a comprehensive list of all delegates.
- Supporting colleagues in HR with DBS checks where appropriate.
- Scheduling safeguarding training for new staff, refresher sessions, and whole-club training events.
- Maintaining all safeguarding concern files, including archived records.
- Supporting the Employee Wellbeing Lead with the planning, coordination, and delivery of wellbeing events and initiatives across the Club, and arranging relevant training for the Employee Wellbeing Lead and wellbeing network.
Measures of Performance:
- Demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative, and proactive ownership of tasks.
- Produces high-quality work with strong attention to detail.
- Builds trust and confidence through excellent interpersonal and team-working skills, both within the Safeguarding & Wellbeing Team and with internal stakeholders.
- Maintains a positive, solutions-focused attitude when addressing challenges.
- Effectively manages competing priorities and deadlines in a well-organised manner.
You'll Have (Skills and Experience):
- Highly organised with strong administrative skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that inspire trust and confidence.
- Drive, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to work.
- Discretion and the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
- Takes pride in their work, demonstrating accuracy, attention to detail, and strong written and IT literacy.
- Experience or confidence in supporting event coordination, training logistics, or project delivery, ideally within a wellbeing or people-focused environment.
In return: (Benefits)
- 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) After three years’ service, AL days increase to 28.
- Pension Contribution (5%)
- Life Assurance (4 x base salary)
- Private healthcare through Vitality
- C2W (Cycle to Work scheme)
- Chelsea Ticket Membership Program – enables employees to purchase tickets for home games 49 days prior to the match
- Free staff lunches at Stamford Bridge (Mon-Fri)
- Discount on club and club-affiliated products (Megastore, Nike 25% discount, Stadium Tours, onsite bar/restaurant etc)
- Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health first aiders and a strong well-being community
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.
Chelsea FC and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.
