Almost a year since opening our doors to up to 23,500 fans per show, Co-op Live continues to attract world-class talent and events, drawing comparisons to and surpassing the world’s greatest live entertainment venues in show programming, sound, fan experience, premium hospitality, food and beverage, and more. The UK’s largest live entertainment arena is driven by a dedicated team of music and live event lovers, passionate about offering every visitor, fan, artist, and partner an unrivalled experience, before, during and after every event, as well as giving back to our local community and our planet. Partnership is at our heart, with Co-op Live excelling through meaningful alliances with the likes of naming rights partner Co-op, united by a joint vision to be the very best. The first venue in the UK for owners and operators Oak View Group (OVG), Co-op Live spearheads expansion into Europe and rest of world, a jewel in the crown of a globally renowned portfolio. We do things differently here. We are recruiting our own Safeguarding Manager You will be the overseeing lead contact for safeguarding within the Co-op Live venue during event delivery. The post holder will assist, guide and support the safeguarding team to ensure all cases of safeguarding or concern are dealt with in an appropriate and professional manner and where required with more complex cases, escalation to the DLS. Hourly Rate: £30.00 per hour You will develop and lead on the implementation and delivery of the Co-op Live Safeguarding strategy which creates the best fan experience in the UK. You will be assisting in the development and delivery of Safeguarding policy, procedures, regulatory and industry requirements and leading a team who are passionate about making this the best arena in the UK. Essential A good standard of education Level 4 Safeguarding (or above) qualification by a recognised and accredited training provider Experience of working in a fast paced, event environment Knowledge of emotional health problems which can affect young people and their families and of the interventions available Experience of using Microsoft Office IT packages Experience of developing effective working relationships with a wide range of external agencies Experience of working in a mental health service or similar organisation supporting young people and/or families Able to deal with communication from young people, parents/carers and professionals which may involve emotional or distressing content Our Inclusion Commitments Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co-op Live, come and get involved. If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need. We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role. We recognise the importance of safeguarding, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, details of which will be shared with you at offer stage. If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.