Women’s Team – Safeguarding & Welfare Officer

Employer: Watford Women’s Football Club
Job Title: Women’s Team - Safeguarding & Welfare Officer
Salary/ Hourly rate of pay: Dependent on experience
Location: Watford Football Club - Training Ground, London Colney
Type: Fixed Term/Permanent Agreement
Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK
Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2026

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Women’s Team at Watford Football Club. We
are currently looking to recruit a Safeguarding & Welfare Officer, who’s role will be to ensure that the
team is operating within a safe, supportive and player-centered environment, within compliance of the
FA, league and statutory safeguarding requirements. They will support the induction and transition of
new players into the squad and provide guidance and support to players relating to well-being and
personal development.

The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic, hardworking, and be
flexible to the requirements of the position and the business.

Applicants should ideally live local to Watford and London Colney or the surrounding areas and be a
UK resident or non-UK resident with a valid UK work permit and ideally have experience working within
a similar role.

You must have:
• Experience working within safeguarding, welfare or player care environments.
• An understanding of FA Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• The ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Experience working with athletes or within a high-performance sporting environment.
• FA Safeguarding qualifications.
• Mental Health First Aid.
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to various locations due to the demands of the role
• Understanding of the Clubs commitment to EDI & Safeguarding

You would ideally have, but not vital:
• Relevant degree in sport, welfare, social care or a related field.

As a regulated activity provider and as part of the short-listing process we may:
1. Complete reference requests prior to interview.
2. Carry out an online search for publicly available information as part of the due diligence
process.
3. If your application is successful be required to obtain a DBS disclosure at the appropriate level
(role dependant)

Club Commitment:

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that
represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer
and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding:
We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure
that club policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.