Chair Of Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel

The Bishop of Southwark is seeking to appoint a new chair to this important group which oversees safeguarding policy, procedures and practice across the Diocese.

The successful candidate will have extensive current or recent experience in the safeguarding of children, young people and adults as well as an understanding of safeguarding in a Church context.

The DSAP, which is made up of diocesan and parish officers and representatives from the statutory services, currently meets four times a year.
Members are also involved in other time-limited initiatives.

If you are passionate about continuously strengthening safeguarding practice in our parishes and across our Diocese and wish to find out more about this crucial leadership role, we would like to hear from you.

Interviews to take place on Tuesday 4 February (9am-2pm), and applications/CVs should be received by noon on Monday 6 January .
Remuneration to be paid at £500 per full day (maximum 12 days per annum) attending the Diocesan Office or the Cathedral.