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Head of Safeguarding and Support

£50,000 per year

Lead and champion outstanding safeguarding, support and wellbeing for children and young people across NCO activity. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Head of Safeguarding and Support leads on safeguarding policy and practice and oversees NCO’s Support Team and Nurses.

Employer
National Children's Orchestras
Location
City of Bristol
Contract Type
Part-Time Permanent
Closing Date
4th November 2026 at 09:00

NCO’s Head of Safeguarding and Support will provide expert safeguarding oversight across the organisation, acting as a key point of contact for safeguarding concerns and supporting staff, freelance teams and families. They will develop and maintain safeguarding policies and procedures, ensure appropriate training and safer recruitment practices, and provide guidance on behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion. They will also oversee the Support Team and Nurses across NCO activity.

How to Apply

Please see the job pack for the full person specification and further details of the role and to apply.

Contact name: Sophie Lewis

Contact email: s.lewis@nco.org.uk

Closing Date:
4th November 2026 at 09:00
Interviews:
First round interviews: 9th November 2026 at NCO’s Office in Bristol

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About the Provider

National Children's Orchestras

Play together. Be unstoppable. At NCO, nearly 2000 children a year aged 8-14 uncover the joy of orchestral music, unleash their creativity and realise their ambitions through auditioned Weeks and Weekends, non-auditioned Days and Schools Concerts.

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