Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (freelance)

Orchestras for All seeks a Freelance Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) who can bring their knowledge and experience of child protection and safeguarding to its core team at National Orchestra for All (NOFA) events across the UK.

We would encourage applications from individuals with experience of supporting young people with Adverse Childhood Experiences, Social, Emotional and Mental Health challenges and neurodivergent young people.

The successful candidate will be driven by the ongoing need to support young people to overcome their personal challenges as well as believe in the positive impact that making music with others can have on their lives.

For a full description of the role and person specification, please see our application pack on our website at https://www.orchestrasforall.org/join-the-team

Contract: Freelance, temporary contract. We will review the role in August 2026, with the view of extending the contract.

Daily Rate: £234 per project day, £198.64 per planning day. Planning days are 7.5 hours, hours on project days are slightly longer. All travel, accommodation and subsistence is provided as per our policy.

Location: Working from home and various residential locations across the UK.

Deadline: Please complete the application form via our website by 09:00am, Monday 5 January 2026

https://www.orchestrasforall.org/join-the-team