Safeguarding Manager

As the home to The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, at the Royal Opera House we want many more people to enjoy and engage in exceptional ballet and opera. We have a diverse team of over one thousand employees - working in artistic, technical, craft, administrative and customer service roles. Our current  Safeguarding Manager is taking up a similar role with another high profile organisation, and as a result we are now seeking someone equally committed to our safeguarding agenda to join our busy Human Resources team.

This key role will continue our work in influencing and promoting safeguarding across the organization. Working closely with the artistic companies and our Learning and Participation teams as the lead on Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable adults, the job will involve reviewing and developing good practice in relation to the physical and emotional well-being of participants and compliance in all our performance and Learning and Participation activities.

The responsibilities of the role will include:

• Maintaining a good understanding of safeguarding legislation, regulations and good practice.
• Developing and implementing procedures to ensure all legislation and regulations are adhered to, investigating and reporting any non-compliance and taking remedial action.
• Overall responsibility for the Chaperones working at the Royal Opera House.
• Delivering and implementing training and induction for managers, staff and Chaperones to ensure safeguarding compliance and implementation of the Safeguarding Policy.
• Acting as a source of advice, support and expertise to staff members on safeguarding, and deciding whether to make a referral in liaison with relevant agencies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in Safeguarding in an arts, charity or education environment.
• An in-depth understanding of relevant safeguarding legislation and its application to the Royal Opera House’s business environment.
• Ability to lead a team of chaperones effectively in a fast-moving business area and supervise the team.
• Experience of managing process compliance and delivering an effective service to the relevant stakeholders.

We actively encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We welcome conversations about flexible working.

A full job description and information on how to apply for this position are available on our website http://recruitment.roh.org.uk/vacancyView.php?requirementId=3906.

Please contact the Human Resources Department on Tel: +44(0)2072129752 if you have any access requirements or queries.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 20th February 2020, 08.00 hrs.

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK.