UKA is seeking to appoint a part-time Safeguarding Case Officer to join the UK National Governing Bodies safeguarding team. The purpose of this role is to support the UKA Lead Safeguarding Officer in managing, coordinating and investigating safeguarding concerns and reports of abuse and poor practice made to UK Athletics and the Home Country Athletics Federations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding and protecting all participants in our sport and contributing to making athletics the safest sport possible. Required experience, skills and qualifications for this role include; Experienced investigator (PIP2 or equivalent training). Experience of working on complex investigations. Previous experience of responding to and investigating safeguarding concerns and referrals. Experience of working with victims or survivors of abuse. Knowledge of the statutory framework in relation to safeguarding children and adults and understanding of the processes in place for reporting safeguarding concerns to statutory agencies and UK Athletics. Sufficient educational attainment to demonstrate ability to carry out the role to the required standard. Further required experience and skills are outlined in the attached job description along with additional details on the role and responsibilities. Closing date for applications is midnight on 17 November 2024, Interviews will be held week commencing 25 November 2024. For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions on the role, please contact Sue Wilson (Lead Safeguarding Officer), by emailing SWilsonuka.org.uk In the result of high volumes of applications, UK Athletics reserves the right to close the vacancy ahead of the stated closing date - please apply early to avoid disappointment. We will endeavour to reply to all applicants but if you do not hear from us with two weeks of the closing date, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: As the nation’s favourite Olympic and Paralympic Sport. UK Athletics embraces equality, diversity and inclusion both on and off the field of play where everyone can participate, we encourage job applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation. UK Athletics is a Disability Confident Leader and will guarantee an interview to any candidate with disability who meets the minimum job criteria. Our core values: Respect, Accountability, Quality, Communication and Integrity are at the heart of everything we do and it is our aim that UK Athletics continues to demonstrate a culture of inclusion to reflect the diversity of the sport.