Safeguarding Administrator

  • The Scout Association
  • Apr 01, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

Job Title: Safeguarding Administrator

Salary: £16,775.40 per annum Inc OLW, Band C Level 3

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working) 1 day present in office per week; that includes in-person Team Meetings/Trainings

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 21 hours per week (can be 3 full days or 5 part days)

About The Role:

The Administrator role will support the Safeguarding Team and the Head of Safeguarding by providing general administration such as managing data, organising meetings and taking minutes, booking events, travel and accommodation, diary co-ordination and sending internal and external communications. It is important that the Administrator s work is accurate and that they provide excellent customer service, adhering to the Team s and Association s policies and procedures

As the Safeguarding Administrator, you will (Key Responsibilities):

  • Provide professional administrative support to the SafeguardingTeam
  • Produce clear and accurate data reports as required
  • Use Microsoft Office, Teams and other applications to create and send professional letters, emails, messages and other communications internally and externally
  • Support management with project administration and minute taking, as and when required

What you ll bring as our Safeguarding Administrator:

  • Experience of using Microsoft Office and other applications to a high standard.
  • Experience of taking and communicating meeting minutes
  • Experience of working in a fastpaced, confidential environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to manage a diverse workload which will include competing priorities

You are:

  • Have a flexible, problemsolving attitude for self and others
  • Be able to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of people
  • Excellent team player
  • Committed to support others
  • Understanding, acceptance and working by fundamental values of Scouting
  • Willing and able to work occasional weekends and evenings as required

Benefits include:

  • 28 days holiday (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas

  • Flexible working hours

  • Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary

  • Generous family leave and support as a family-friendly employer

  • Access to our Learning & Development hub for ongoing training

  • Recognition as Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022)

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Sunday 19th April 2026

Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park, Chingford, on Monday 27th April 2026.

Strictly no agencies!

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.