County Safeguarding and Anti - Discrimination Officer

The Derbyshire Cricket Foundation, in partnership with Derbyshire County Cricket Club, is excited to recruit a passionate County Safeguarding & Anti-Discrimination Officer who truly cares about making cricket across Derbyshire a safe and welcoming place for all. About us:             Grassroots cricket is thriving in Derbyshire, with more played this year than in recent years, thanks to committed volunteers at 105 clubs and several leagues. Women's and girls' participation is rising rapidly, and more children play regularly than before the pandemic. We deliver cricket in over 100 primary schools and provide pathways for children who want to continue. We help clubs develop facilities, recruit volunteers, and create safe, welcoming spaces for diverse communities. Through formats such as table, street, softball, and walking cricket, we reach people who have historically been “missed out” on cricket and physical activity, including those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. We also reduce financial barriers and bring cricket to schools, parks, sports halls, and play areas across the county. About the role: The County Safeguarding and Anti-Discrimination Officer is a joint role serving both the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation and Derbyshire County Cricket Club (DCCC). Derbyshire Cricket Foundation Ltd will employ the Officer to work with selected individuals and organisations across cricket in Derbyshire including DCCC and will directly support the DCF Strategy for Recreational and Community Cricket. Derbyshire County Cricket Club is responsible for elite performance pathways for Women and Girls and Men and Boys, and this role will proactively lead the delivery of the Club's Safeguarding Strategy across all aspects of the Club and its major matchdays and events. Essential Skills & Experience ·      Experience of safeguarding case management and investigations, including an understanding of current relevant legislation, best practice and national framework for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children ·      Understanding of the ECB's/CR and DCF's/DCCC's role and responsibilities to safeguard the welfare of children and young people, including organisational safeguarding policy documents ·      Understanding of local arrangements for managing safeguarding concerns and reporting procedures. ·      Able to recognise potential instances of discrimination, as defined in the Equality Act 2010 and the ECB Anti-Discrimination Regulations ·      Experience of building relationships with key stakeholders ·      Experience of working to high levels of confidentiality, including the storage of confidential documents ·      Ability to work effectively across a multi-agency professional and volunteer network ·      Own transport, full UK Driving licence and able to work from various locations ·      Excellent presentation and training skills ·      Excellent IT skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and other IT platforms ·      Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills ·      Ability to be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends as required