The Church of England
Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO)
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The Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO)
The Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO) is a Liverpool Diocesan employee who is responsible for leading and promoting safeguarding across Liverpool Cathedral, ensuring that safeguarding is embedded throughout its ministry, governance and operations. Working closely with the Dean, clergy, staff, and volunteers, the postholder will provide both safeguarding leadership and practical support to foster a culture in which safeguarding is understood by all as a shared responsibility, and the welfare of children, young people, and adults remains central to Cathedral life. The postholder will be an active and visible presence within Liverpool Cathedral, working closely alongside the Dean, Cathedral leadership, clergy, staff, and volunteers to build effective working relationships and embed safeguarding throughout Cathedral life, while maintaining strong professional links with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide safeguarding leadership and practical support to foster a culture of shared responsibility.
- Work closely with the Dean, clergy, staff, and volunteers to embed safeguarding throughout Cathedral life.
- Ensure the effective implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of safeguarding policies, procedures, and governance arrangements.
- Maintain robust safeguarding records and oversee safeguarding data to inform decision-making, monitor risk, identify emerging safeguarding issues, and support the ongoing development of policy, practice, and organizational learning.
- Maintain strong partnerships with statutory agencies, partner organizations, and the Diocesan Safeguarding Team (DST).
- Provide professional safeguarding advice and guidance, support the development of safer working practices, deliver safeguarding learning and development opportunities, and assist with the identification, assessment, and management of safeguarding risks.
- Act as a key point of contact for safeguarding concerns and allegations, ensuring they are managed appropriately and in accordance with statutory requirements, Church of England guidance, and National Safeguarding Standards.
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Role within the Diocese
Although based at Liverpool Cathedral, the CSO is an integral member of the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and will receive professional supervision, support, and line management from the Deputy Head of Safeguarding (DDSO) and the Head of Safeguarding (DSO). The postholder will contribute to the delivery of the Diocese's safeguarding strategy and the implementation of its safeguarding plans, while holding lead responsibility for safeguarding practice within the Cathedral.
Further Information
For further details and the person specification, please see the attached recruitment pack.
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