Senior Safeguarding Specialist

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ActionAid International

Hybrid
  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Hybrid
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: GBP 49,370 GBP-GBP 50,797 GBP / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Permanent
  • Deadline: 25/09/2026
  • Location: United Kingdom
GBV / VAWG Health PSEA/ Safeguarding Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR)
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. We work with our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies? 

Do you have the expertise to lead safeguarding strategy, strengthen organisational culture, and ensure robust protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment?

Then we'd love to hear from you!

Reporting to the Director of People and Organisational Development, the Senior Safeguarding Specialist will provide expert leadership, advice and operational direction for the continuous development and delivery of ActionAid UK's safeguarding strategy, policies, systems and culture.

This is a pivotal role that will drive safeguarding excellence across the organisation, ensuring strong safeguarding standards, effective compliance, and a culture where safeguarding is understood as everyone's responsibility. The postholder will lead the implementation and ongoing development of safeguarding policies, processes and standards, supporting the protection of staff, rights holders, partners and the communities with whom ActionAid works.

About You
We are looking for a safeguarding professional who:

  • Has significant experience of leading safeguarding initiatives, frameworks and investigations within a complex organisation.
  • Possesses strong knowledge of safeguarding, PSEAH and organisational risk management.
  • Can influence and engage senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility.
  • Demonstrates excellent judgement, analytical ability and decision-making skills.
  • Is committed to feminist values, anti-racism, equity and the rights of women and girls.
  • Has a passion for creating safe, inclusive and accountable organisational culture

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