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The National Safeguarding Panel (NSP) is seeking to appoint a representative from a survivor’s organisation that works with individuals affected by faith-based abuse to join its independent advisory body.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the safeguarding work of the Church of England by offering strategic insight, scrutiny, and challenge from the perspective of survivors. The NSP plays a vital role in shaping safeguarding policy and practice, ensuring that the voices of victims and survivors are heard and meaningfully integrated into decision-making.

About the Role

As a panel member, you will:

• Represent the experiences and perspectives of survivors of faith-based abuse.
• Participate in scrutiny sessions and fact-finding meetings, helping to shape recommendations to the Church’s National Safeguarding Steering Group.
• Provide independent advice on safeguarding policy and practice.
• Engage with other panel members from diverse backgrounds, including survivors, safeguarding professionals, and faith representatives.
• Contribute to the development of a proactive and constructive safeguarding culture across the Church.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from organisations that:

• Work directly with survivors of abuse within any faith-based context
• Have experience in scrutiny, advocacy, or policy development.
• Are committed to survivor-led approaches and trauma-informed practice.
• Can nominate a representative with lived or professional experience relevant to the NSP’s remit.

The nominated representative should be able to:

• Attend up to six panel meetings per year (some in-person, some online).
• Contribute to written submissions and discussions.
• Collaborate respectfully with a multiagency, multidenominational panel.

Support and Induction

New members will receive a full induction programme, including meetings with key panel and safeguarding team members, and access to relevant resources.

Remuneration and Expenses 

A fee of £25 per hour will be paid for attendance at meetings, along with reimbursement for travel expenses. Members are expected to attend six meetings per year and undertake one hour of reading in preparation for each panel meeting. Additional reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the Church of England’s NCI expenses policy, subject to approval by the Chair. 

How to apply 

To apply, please email your current CV, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words demonstrating your relevant skills, experience and reason why you are interested in the role to hr.recruitment@churchofengland.org. 

Applications close on Tuesday, 11 November. Candidates whose applications are taken forward will be invited for an interview on Tuesday, 25 November.