Safeguarding Administrator
Job Details
- Employer
- Bath Abbey
- Location
- Bath
- Contract
- contract
- Hours
- 24 hours per week
- Salary
- £28,000 – £32,000 per year
- Posted
- Closing Date
Job Description
Job Summary:
Bath Abbey is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Safeguarding & HR Administrator to support the delivery of key safeguarding and safer recruitment processes. This new, part-time (24 hours per week), hybrid role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract and reports to the HR Adviser.
The postholder will play a central role in ensuring the Abbey meets national safeguarding guidelines through the effective coordination of Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks, safer recruitment procedures, and the monitoring of safeguarding training for staff and volunteers.
You will act as the main point of contact for safeguarding procedures, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance is consistently upheld. Working closely with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners, you will support a smooth onboarding and compliance process across the organisation.
The role includes responsibility for all associated administration, including data entry, scanning, and the secure storage and archiving of sensitive records. You will also monitor compliance using Excel, liaise with Thirty: One Eight for DBS processing, and support the use of the Better Impact volunteer management system. Occasional flexibility in working hours may be required.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and methodical individual to contribute to the safe and effective operation of Bath Abbey.
About Bath Abbey:
Bath Abbey is a Christian community, a place of worship and a heritage tourist attraction for visitors in the the centre of Bath.
Skills/Experience Required:
You will need to have the right to work in the UK.
You will need to complete our safer recruitment process which includes an enhanced DBS check along with completion of our safeguarding training.
Please refer to our website for more information and links to our job description.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your CV and covering letter to:
shorwood@bathabbey.org
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 19 May 2026, midnight.