Safe Sport Case Officer

The Royal Yachting Association, based in Hamble, near Southampton, is the national governing body for all forms of recreational, competitive and professional boating.  It represents dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sports boats, windsurfing, inland cruising, and personal watercraft.

Safe Sport Case Officer

Salary: £27,000

Salary Grade: 3

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Hamble (Hybrid)

Closing date: 24^th January 2025

The RYA offers a range of benefits which include:

o  36 days holiday including public holidays

o  10% RYA contribution to a personal pension scheme,

o  Free life insurance

o  Discounts platform for retail, entertainment, holidays & gym membership

o  Free charging point for electric vehicles at the office

o  Social Events

o  RYA Membership

Context of the Role:

It is an exciting time to join the new Legal, Governance and Integrity Department, which includes the RYA's Internal Legal Advisory Service, Complaints Service, the RYA Tribunal, and the Safe Sport (safeguarding and Inclusion) Teams. The department provides expertise in safeguarding, equality and inclusion, anti-doping, and legal/regulatory matters.

The Safe Sport Case Officer role plays an integral role in delivering the RYA Safe Sport agenda by focusing on the management of safe sport related case work in line with the RYA case management process and procedures, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including the police, local authorities, affiliated organisations, NGBs, and third-sector bodies. The role also involves supporting the RYA’s safeguarding education programme and the Urgent Enquiry Service on a rota basis. The role will require occasional travel, overnight stays, and attendance at events outside normal office hours (with time off in lieu provided).

Summary of Responsibilities:

·      Manage the Safe Sport case work portfolio with support from the RYA Safeguarding Officer, in line with the case management process, which includes representing the RYA at multi-disciplinary meetings and preparing cases to be presented to the Case Management Group and RYA Tribunal.

·      Producing case data reports to the Board, Senior Management Team (SMT), Safeguarding Steering Group and CPSU identifying trends

·      Collaborate with the PR and Communications team in managing cases with reputational risk and media interest.

• Working with the Safe Sport Administrator, oversee the day-to-day criminal records checking process and manage criminal records disclosure checks casework and administration confidentially and efficiently.
• Assist the Safeguarding Officer in completing compliance audits with DBS and AccessNI.
• Support the Head of Safe Sport in the preparation and delivery of the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) and Ann Craft Trust (ACT) compliance audits.
• Provide guidance and support to RYA-affiliated organisations on handling safeguarding concerns, including delivering tailored training and advice.
• Assist in delivering safeguarding training to coaches, volunteers, venues, and colleagues, improving expertise across the RYA and boating communities.
• Represent the RYA at external events, conferences, and meetings in support of the Safe Sport agenda.
• Stay informed about current legislation and statutory guidance relating to safeguarding, ensuring the RYA remains compliant.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in safeguarding and or safe sport case management, or related fields.
• A deep understanding of Criminal Records Disclosure Checks and the role and responsibilities of an Umbrella Body.
• Knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, policies, and best practices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience in delivering training or workshops is advantageous.

Desirable:

·      Knowledge and understanding of the principles of “Safe Sport” 

·      Knowledge of safeguarding within the sport or physical activity sectors 

·      Knowledge of the PowerBi Platform 

To Apply:

Please review the full job description and send a completed application form and an equality monitoring form to jobs@rya.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 24^th January 2025

Interviews: week commencing 3^rd February 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

The RYA as an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, celebrates and welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that a diverse workforce boosts innovation, productivity, and creativity. We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and strive to be an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We would particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse candidates who are currently underrepresented at the RYA.