The Church of England
National Safeguarding Panel Members
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Roles Sought
The roles we are seeking a volunteer for within the NSP are as follows:
Independent Member with Specialist Expertise in Adult Safeguarding
We are seeking an Independent Member with specialist expertise in adult safeguarding to join the Panel. This is a critical role providing challenge, insight, and independent scrutiny in relation to safeguarding adults at risk across a wide range of Church contexts. Panel meetings combine evidence-gathering, thematic scrutiny, and dialogue with safeguarding leaders. You will be part of shaping national learning, advising on policy development, and ensuring the experiences of adults at risk and survivors inform the Church’s safeguarding approach.
Independent Member with Professional Expertise in Working with Offenders
The NSP is seeking TWO Independent Members with professional expertise in working with offenders, including individuals who pose safeguarding or sexual harm risks. The Church’s safeguarding responsibilities require strong expertise in understanding risk, rehabilitation, boundaries, and risk-management frameworks. This specialist role brings challenge, insight, and professional oversight into how the Church manages individuals who may present risks to children, adults, or communities.
Role Expectation
- Time Commitment: Approx. 6–8 meetings per year, plus preparation
- Term: 3 years, renewable for 2 years
- Location: Meetings held in London and across dioceses (hybrid attendance available)
Remuneration and Expenses
A fee of £25 per hour will be paid for attendance at meetings, along with reimbursement for travel expenses. Members are expected to attend six meetings per year and undertake one hour of reading in preparation for each panel meeting. Additional reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the Church of England’s NCI expenses policy, subject to approval by the Chair.
Support and Induction
New members will receive a full induction programme, including meetings with key panel and safeguarding team members, and access to relevant resources.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit your CV along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining your relevant skills and experience, and explaining why you are interested in the role.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Independent Member with Specialist Expertise in Adult Safeguarding
- Provide expert scrutiny on matters involving adult safeguarding and the Church’s response to adults at risk.
- Participate in fact-finding and scrutiny sessions, including engagement with external contributors and safeguarding leaders.
- Review and contribute to safeguarding policy proposals, thematic papers, and national workplans.
- Identify strengths, risks, and areas for development in the safeguarding of adults.
- Contribute to recommendations for national improvement and support the NSP Chair in reporting to the National Safeguarding Steering Group.
- Promote survivor-informed approaches and ensure lived experience is heard and integrated into scrutiny.
Independent Member with Professional Expertise in Working with Offenders
- Provide expert advice on offender-related safeguarding matters, including risk assessment, risk management, and rehabilitation frameworks.
- Contribute specialist knowledge to scrutiny sessions examining how the Church manages individuals who may pose a risk.
- Review relevant policies, risk-management approaches, case-learning themes, and national data.
- Offer constructive challenge to ensure safeguarding arrangements protect those who are vulnerable while balancing rights, responsibilities, and proportionality.
- Support the NSP in producing clear recommendations for national safeguarding improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Independent Member with Specialist Expertise in Adult Safeguarding
Skills & Experience Required:
- Significant professional experience in adult safeguarding, ideally within health, social care, criminal justice, voluntary sector, or regulatory settings.
- Knowledge of best practice, safeguarding legislation, and risk management in adult protection.
Independent Member with Professional Expertise in Working with Offenders
Skills & Experience Required:
- Professional background in probation, criminal justice, MAPPA, forensic psychology, offender management, or related fields.
- Experience in assessing and managing individuals who present risks of harm.
- Understanding of safeguarding legislation, risk frameworks, and interagency working.
- Confidence participating in evidence-based scrutiny and high-level safeguarding debate.
- Ability to analyse complex safeguarding information and contribute to balanced, informed recommendations.
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About The NCIs
The National Church Institutions comprises a wide variety of teams, professions and functions that support the mission and ministries of the Church of England in its vision to be a church, centred on Jesus Christ, for the whole nation - a church that is simpler, humbler, bolder.
We Include. You Belong.
Our Belonging and Inclusion Strategy aims for everyone in the National Church Institutions (NCIs) to feel that they belong, and are valued for who they are and what they contribute. Together, our people contribute in different ways towards our common purpose, whichever NCI they work in and whatever their background.
Living out our values in all that we do, we:
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
We believe our commitment to belonging and inclusion fuels our progress and drives us forward. The NCIs are a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith. We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people who share our values. Even if you have never thought about working for us before, if you have the skills and experience we’re looking for then we would like to hear from you.
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