Job Description

International voluntary roles for senior safeguarding professionals

The Church of England, Diocese in Europe is looking for experienced, senior safeguarding professionals to serve as independent members of the Diocese’s Safeguarding Advisory Committee.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Committee (DSAC) provides advice, strategic support and guidance to the Diocesan Bishop and his staff in respect of the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults across our chaplaincies in over 30 countries across Europe.  Committee members are also sometimes asked to advise the Bishop and the Diocesan staff about action to be taken in difficult safeguarding cases.  The Committee is responsible for reviewing safeguarding cases retrospectively in order to identify any lessons that need to be learned.

DSAC membership consists of senior Diocesan representatives, and independent safeguarding professionals who bring an external perspective to enhance the level of scrutiny and transparency provided by the DSAC.  They provide challenge and support.  This is a unique opportunity to contribute to safeguarding in an international church context, with the chance to make a real difference in developing the future strategy of the organisation.

Skills and Experience: 

External members must have extensive, current or recent child protection or adult safeguarding experience at a senior level in a statutory, voluntary or private organisation.  We would be particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has experience of safeguarding in an international context, people who have experience working with survivors of abuse, and anyone with direct experience of working with refugees and asylum seekers. 

In accordance with Church of England safeguarding policies, the Diocese in Europe is committed to Safer Recruitment Practice, and all appointments will be subject to appropriate checks.

Further Information: 

These are voluntary positions.  The DSAC meets 5 times a year and 4 of these meetings are on zoom with one in person in London.  Meetings are normally 2 hours in duration. Reasonable UK travel expenses will be met. The Diocese will offer a period of induction and support together with access to training and development.  The Diocese of Europe brings together over 250 Anglican congregations in more than 30 jurisdictions across Europe, Russia, Turkey and Morocco.  For more information see our website by searching for Diocese in Europe.

 To express interest: 

Please submit a covering letter and CV, detailing your suitability and experience for these roles via email as stated on this site by April 14 2025.  It is expected that interviews will be held in late April 2025.  Members serve three year terms which are renewable once. If you would like an informal chat about the role please email as above.