Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This role has a starting salary of £36,544 - £39,670 per annum based on a 28.80 hour working week, pro-rata to £45,680 - £49,588 per annum. We are excited to be hiring a new Safeguarding Advisor to join our fantastic Education Safeguarding team based in The Mansion, 70 Church St, Leatherhead KT22 8DP. As a team we work in a hybrid style and are very proud of our open, supportive and collaborative way of working, whilst always ensuring that safeguarding remains at the heart of all we do. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role Our mission is to support children and families to achieve the best outcomes in life, and we now have a great opportunity for an Education Safeguarding Advisor to join the team and help us make a real difference. The Education Safeguarding Team within Quality and Performance is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We work collaboratively with colleagues in Surrey Education sectors to ensure that we keep children safe at all times. As an Education Safeguarding Advisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that children and young people are happy, healthy, safe, and confident in their future. You will provide expert safeguarding advice to local authority colleagues, external agencies, early years providers, and education settings. Your work will ensure that statutory safeguarding obligations are met and that children and learners feel protected and safe in their educational environments. By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape the future of children and young people. On a day to day basis you can expect to be involved in the following: Communicating local and national policies, procedures, and best practices to early years, school, and education leaders (including governors), partner agencies, and colleagues Promoting and securing a culture of vigilance in safeguarding children within education Delivering safeguarding training to Designated Safeguarding Leads Supporting statutory education audits and termly data collection Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : An understanding of safeguarding in the education and early years sector Knowledge and confidence to assess risk and support education leaders to produce and action effective safety plans Aptitude to commission, produce, deliver and quality assure safeguarding training, policy, and procedures Ability to provide guidance, support and challenge within the education sector To apply, we request that you submit a CV and personal statement. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Rita Dada or Clare Stewart. The job advert closes at 23:59 27th of May 2026 with interviews planned to follow. An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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