Safeguarding Regulatory Specialist

Full Time / 37.50 hours per week / Monday to Friday

Predominately remote (some occasional travel may be required)

Salary From £35k per annum

Closing Date for this role: 28th August 2026

All applicants need to attach an up-to-date CV to be considered

Purpose of the Role

To support the effective management of safeguarding and regulatory processes, ensuring accurate record keeping, timely reporting, and compliance with safeguarding and regulatory requirements across Bright Horizons.

What We Can Offer You:

• Flexible working

• Discounted childcare

• Wellbeing support

• Employee discounts

• Recognition & rewards

• Career development opportunities

Why Bright Horizons?

Join a Great Place to Work® for 20 years, where wellbeing, flexibility, and career development matter. We're proud to support over 10,000 children across the UK, with 98% of our nurseries rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage safeguarding notifications and regulatory submissions.

• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and audit trails.

• Coordinate safeguarding cases, actions, and compliance activities.

• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely follow-up of actions.

• Support and advise operational teams on safeguarding processes.

• Coordinate Ready to Respond meetings and Safeguarding Advice Line activity.

• Track safeguarding risks, trends, and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and reporting obligations.

Essential / Desirable Experience

• Experience in within a regulated environment

• Experience with auditing for a large organisation (Childcare, schools, healthcare)

• Experience with compliance and safeguarding

• Strong organisation, documentation, and record-keeping skills

• Knowledge of governance, audit, and regulatory processes

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable Experience

• Experience with safeguarding, Ofsted notifications, or LADO referrals

• Background in early years, education, healthcare, or another regulated sector

• Knowledge of case management or HR systems (e.g. Workday)

• Experience supporting audits, inspections, or compliance reviews

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification is desirable

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!