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Cathedral Safeguarding Officer and Diocesan Safeguarding Practitioner, DIOCESE OF DURHAM
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Cathedral Safeguarding Officer and Diocesan Safeguarding Practitioner
About The Role
Are you a dedicated safeguarding professional who can make a meaningful impact across two historic institutions?
The Diocese of Durham and Durham Cathedral are seeking a collaborative, experienced practitioner to foster, embed, and champion a robust culture of safeguarding. Splitting your focus dynamically (envisaged as 60% Cathedral and 40% Diocese), you will be a visible, reassuring presence, providing expert advice, managing complex casework, and proactively supporting staff, clergy, and volunteers in upholding the highest safeguarding standards.
What We Are Looking For
- A proven track record in professional safeguarding practice and casework management.
- A deep understanding of safeguarding legislation, quality assurance, and risk assessments.
- An empathetic, trauma-informed approach to working with victims and survivors.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to deliver training and engage confidently with statutory authorities, clergy, and volunteers.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing weekly priorities and work occasional weekends/evenings.
- Commitment to regular, independent professional supervision provided by the Regional Safeguarding Lead for the North East.
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What We Offer
- Salary: Grade 5, Point 1 £35,461 per annum starting salary, (plus discretionary annual performance-related increments under our Reward & Recognition scheme)
- Pension: 10% employer contribution (plus up to an additional 5% matching scheme)
- Hours: 35 hours per week (Typically Monday–Friday, with flexibility required for occasional Sunday and evening service presence)
- Location: Dual-based at Cuthbert House, Durham and Durham Cathedral Office (with agreed hybrid homeworking flexibility)
- Reporting to: Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (Line Manager) and working collaboratively with the Chapter Lead for Safeguarding at Durham Cathedral
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For further information or an informal chat please reach out to Beth Miller, Diocesan Safeguarding Officer: Mob: 07968 034075
Closing date: 12th August 2026
Interviews: 7th September 2026
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