The Diocese of Peterborough are seeking a Training Officer to join the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. The Training Officer will be a key member of the Safeguarding Team ensuring that the Diocese of Peterborough continues to be a safe place to live, worship and work.
The successful candidate will coordinate and deliver safeguarding training both in-person and on-online to people within the Diocese required to attend because they are working with children or vulnerable groups, ensuring that all training is delivered to a high standard. They will develop and implement processes that measure and assure the quality of the training provision. The post holder will ensure that the Diocese maintains the highest standards of training delivery, working closely with the Diocese Safeguarding Officer (DSO) in the development, design and delivery of the Diocesan Safeguarding Learning Programme.
Hours: 35 hours per week worked over 5 days with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break The normal Safeguarding Team hours are 08.30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday: However, there is an expectation of evening work for the delivery of training sessions; there is flexibility as to how the work hours are worked over the week, ensuring that there is a mixture of evening hours and core team working hours covered in the 35 hour week. Attendance at other evening and occasional weekend training or meetings is also required.
Place of work: The main place of work will either be The Diocesan Office, The Palace, Peterborough, PE1 1YB or the Diocesan Office, Bouverie Court, The Lakes, Northampton NN4 7YD. The role holder will be required to attend other parts of the Diocese regularly as part of their role. Use of a personal vehicle with business use insurance is required. Hybrid working is supported.
Renumeration:
• Salary: £34,000
• Pension: 10% employer non-contributory pension
• Annual Leave: 25 days per year plus Public Holidays and Christmas / New Year closure. This raises to 30 days after 10 years-service.
• A Diocesan commitment to professional development and growth.
Probationary Period: Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
DBS: The Diocese of Peterborough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Staff are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 24 June 2025
Date of interviews: Thursday 10 July 2025
For further information please contact Victoria Kellett, Diocesan Safeguarding Officer at victoria.kellett@peterborough-diocese.org.uk