Senior Safeguarding Consultant – Transformation

Project overview

Job Benefits: Outside IR35

Senior Safeguarding Consultant – Transformation & Implementation

Project details

London (Hybrid)

Contract: Initial Discovery (2–3 weeks), followed by 3–4 months implementation and ongoing fractional advisory support

November 2026

Competitive / Open to discussion

IR35: To be confirmed

The Opportunity

La Fosse is partnering with a prestigious national charity and professional body to appoint an experienced Senior Safeguarding Consultant to lead the development and implementation of a modern, proportionate and sustainable safeguarding framework.

The organisation operates across a diverse range of activities, including education, research, professional development, public events and international partnerships.

Following a recent internal review, the organisation has identified opportunities to strengthen how safeguarding is embedded across its operations, particularly around governance, training, programme delivery, third-party assurance and international activity.

This is not a traditional operational safeguarding role. We are looking for someone who can combine deep safeguarding expertise with the ability to design, implement and embed organisational improvements, leaving behind a framework that can be managed effectively in-house.

Key Responsibilities

Experience Required

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• Lead an initial discovery phase, reviewing existing safeguarding arrangements, identifying gaps and developing a prioritised implementation roadmap.
• Review and strengthen safeguarding policies, procedures, governance and escalation processes in line with regulatory and Charity Commission requirements.
• Embed safeguarding considerations into programme delivery, events, risk assessments and third-party partnerships.
• Develop proportionate safeguarding arrangements for international activities and external partners.
• Establish effective reporting, assurance and case management processes, providing clear visibility of safeguarding risks to senior leadership and trustees.
• Design and support the delivery of safeguarding training, alongside establishing an internal network of safeguarding champions.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to drive organisational engagement, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Transition the safeguarding framework into business as usual, providing ongoing specialist advice on a fractional basis.
• Significant experience in a senior safeguarding leadership, advisory or consultancy capacity.
• Proven track record of reviewing, designing and implementing organisation-wide safeguarding frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Charity Commission safeguarding expectations, regulatory requirements and serious incident reporting.
• Experience working within complex organisations, ideally charities, not-for-profits, professional bodies, higher education or international NGOs.
• Experience of safeguarding across a broad range of stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, young people and external partners.
• Knowledge of international safeguarding considerations and third-party assurance.
• Confidence engaging with senior executives, Boards and trustees, providing clear advice and constructive challenge.
• Demonstrable experience embedding safeguarding into organisational processes, governance and culture, rather than focusing solely on operational case management.
• Experience building internal capability and transitioning responsibilities to permanent teams.
• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: London, GB
• Rate: 56-69 EUR/h