SAFEGUARDING, EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (ED&I) OFFICER
BACKGROUND
Cricket Ireland is the governing body for Cricket at both performance
and participation levels throughout All-Ireland, representing the
interests of both the men?s and women?s game.
The future of Irish Cricket is incredibly bright with the awarding of
ICC Full Membership to Cricket Ireland in **Apply on the website**.
The strategic vision of the organisation is to establish
infrastructure and facilities required of a Test nation ? as defined
in our Strategic Plan **Apply on the website**.
OVERVIEW
The Cricket Ireland Safeguarding, ED&I Officer will have direct
responsibility for all aspects of Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity
and Inclusion. To work with key partners to ensure that cricket is an
inclusive safe sport for all. This role reports to the Participation
Director.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead on the implementation of high quality and robust safeguarding,
ED&I and strategy. Ensuring consistent implementation of the policy
and procedures across cricket in Ireland. Ensuring safeguarding
arrangements are in place across all areas of the game
* To consistently promote the safety and welfare of children and
vulnerable adults across cricket, ensuring that processes, reporting
procedures and awareness training are fully embedded and understood by
all employees and volunteers involved in the sport and in line with
government and educational policies and guidance
* Take a lead role in providing innovative and engaging curriculum
resources and materials that contribute to the education, welfare,
safety and empowerment of those involved in cricket
* To be a champion of best practice to support a genuine Equality,
Diversity and Inclusion culture across cricket
* Champion high-quality curriculum resources, materials and
activities that engage, promote awareness, tackle discrimination, and
promote well-being and inclusion
* To be able to expertly advise colleagues on best practice in
relation to safeguarding and ED&I
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Complete Safeguarding and ED&I training and other specialist
training as required
* Maintain current knowledge of legislation and guidance
* Support the on-going review of effective safeguarding policies and
procedures relating to all aspects of safeguarding
* Manage Cricket Ireland national safeguarding risk assessment,
linking in with Provincial Unions and their Club networks. Ensure a
smooth implementation of actions to ensure quality of provision and a
positive environment for all
* Act as the Mandated Safeguarding person for Cricket Ireland
ensuring statutory requirements in relation to recording, responding
and reporting concerns are met
* Be the lead signatory for Access NI and liaison person for Garda
Vetting
* Work in partnership with external agencies where required
* Attend external safeguarding strategy meetings with relevant
stakeholders
* Lead on the development of ED&I strategy and policy and lead the
implementation of both
* Collate, analyse, track, and monitor safeguarding data, reporting
to the Participation Director, CEO or Cricket Ireland Board as
required
* Collate, track, monitor and analyse Irish Cricket?s ED&I data,
reporting to the Participation Director, CEO or the Cricket Ireland
Board as required
* Lead on the upskilling of safeguarding personnel across the
cricket network ensuring that they receive appropriate training and
support to carry out their duties effectively
* Lead on the identification, development and delivery of staff
training in relation to Safeguarding and ED&I
* Champion ED&I in all aspects of practice at Cricket Ireland and
Irish Cricket, making recommendations for improvements
* Act as a primary point of contact for all safeguarding and ED&I
queries,
* Respond to incidents and critical incidents, ensuring timely
response in line with statutory guidance and appropriate reporting
procedures.
* Design & support delivery of safeguarding & ED&I training across
Provincial Unions and their Club networks
* Design and deliver safeguarding and ED&I training & information
sessions to colleagues to enhance safeguarding knowledge, awareness
reporting procedures, understanding of local and national topics
* Ensure that safeguarding and ED&I information is shared across the
organisation, including changes in legislation and guidance and ensure
best practice is promoted
* Undertake safeguarding and ED&I audits / reviews
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
_Essential_
* Experience with working with young people and children
* Familiarity with Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children?s
sport.
* Experience with policy development and implementation
* Have a clear awareness of roles and responsibilities of statutory
agencies in both jurisdictions
* Significant and relevant experience in dealing with safeguarding
issues for children and adults
* Sound knowledge of GDPR and information sharing
* Understanding of the policies, processes, and frameworks of
safeguarding
* Highly motivated
_Desirable_
* Experience of leadership roles in Safeguarding or Equality,
Diversity & Inclusion
* Experience of delivering Safeguarding or ED&I training
* High level of interpersonal, communication skills (written &
verbal)
* Ability to champion and promote new ways of working which meet the
needs of the business
* Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure
* Ability to build relationships and be a proven influencer, both
internally and externally
* Able to interpret legislation, guidance and policies and apply to
practice in the context of cricket in Ireland
* Highly organised and effective time management skills
* Willing to work flexible hours where the role requires it (travel
will also be an essential when the role requires it).
* Ability to use various Microsoft Office tools, such as: Excel,
Word, Teams, PowerPoint
* Experience using interactive learning technology to deliver
training / awareness
This role will require domestic travel and overnight stays at times,
including out side of normal working hours and weekends.
RENUMERATION
* The package will include a competitive salary commensurate with
qualifications and experience
* A laptop and phone will be provided
* Travel expenses and related costs will be paid as per the Company
Expense Policy
APPLICATION PROCESS
* Closing Date for application is Wednesday **Apply on the website**
March at 5pm
* To apply, please send a copy of your CV with an accompanying
letter advising where you saw the role and outlining your current
salary **Apply on the website**
* Eligibility to work in ROI & UK is essential
* The role will be based at the Company?s Head Office in Kinsealy,
Co. Dublin
* The position is full-time and permanent
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after application closing
date
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
