This post is required to have responsibility for the Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults arrangements across the University, providing specialist advice and guidance to staff at all levels within the University, and developing and communicating the University's Safeguarding policies and procedures, in line with applicable legislation and guidance.
The post will also lead in daily management of a legal case load of Industrial Tribunal and Court cases and will work closely with the Head of Legal Services and the University's solicitors in defence of claims.
About the person:
The post-holder will be responsible for reviewing and updating the University’s Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk policies and procedures in accordance with legislation and completing annual reports in line with University business.
Also for providing specialist, professional advice and assistance to staff at all levels across the University in relation to:
Candidates must demonstrate in their applications that they meet the following essential criteria:
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
What we offer:
Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at Pay, Reward and Benefits | People and Culture | Queen's University Belfast (qub.ac.uk)
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit Diversity and Inclusion | People and Culture | Queen's University Belfast (qub.ac.uk)
Candidate Information
Further information for international applicants