About the Role
Team Saudi is seeking a Senior Manager, Safeguarding, Education & Wellbeing to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and enhancement of safeguarding, education, and wellbeing programs to ensure safe and supportive environments for all participants, including athletes, staff, coaches, and minors, across SOPC, Local Organising Committees (LOCs), and federations. The objective is to establish robust standards, drive prevention initiatives, manage wellbeing frameworks, and collaborate with stakeholders to foster a culture of safety and trust.
Team Saudi is committed to creating a secure, supportive, and empowering environment for its athletes and employees, valuing integrity, professionalism, and a dedication to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain safeguarding policies, procedures, and reporting pathways that define prohibited conduct, preventive expectations, and protection standards across SOPC, LOCs, and federations.
- Ensure safeguarding frameworks align with global best practices from organizations such as the IOC, FIFA, SafeSport, UK CPSU, and ASOIF, adapted to the local cultural and operational context.
- Establish and maintain operational guidelines for handling concerns involving minors, vulnerable adults, athletes, and staff to ensure safe, timely, and appropriate responses.
- Collaborate with the Corporate Excellence department to ensure safeguarding policies are consistently interpreted and effectively operationalized.
- Monitor policy implementation across federations and training centers, identifying areas requiring enhanced support, training, or corrective measures.
- Implement support services for affected individuals, including wellbeing resources, psychological assistance, or medical support, ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Maintain structured case-management documentation to track actions, responses, and outcomes in alignment with SOPC's integrity workflows.
- Support the Director with decision-making on safeguarding cases and ensure proper escalation to committees, leadership, or external agencies.
- Conduct post-case follow-up to assess athlete and staff wellbeing and identify systemic improvements to prevent recurrence.
- Design and deliver safeguarding education programs, in collaboration with SOA, tailored for athletes, coaches, staff, minors, parents, and volunteers.
- Develop targeted prevention materials, including workshops, e-learning modules, campaigns, and guidance documents, to promote a culture of respect and positive behavior.
- Lead annual safeguarding awareness campaigns, such as Safe Sport Week, ensuring strong visibility across training centers, federations, and competitions.
- Work with Athlete Performance Services to integrate safeguarding expectations into athlete pathways and daily training environments.
- Evaluate program effectiveness through surveys, compliance indicators, and case feedback to inform continuous improvements.
- Develop wellbeing frameworks that address mental health, emotional resilience, psychosocial support, and team culture, complementing medical, psychology, and athlete lifecycle programs.
- Coordinate with performance psychologists, medical teams, and training-center staff to ensure early identification of wellbeing risks and timely referral pathways.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in developing, implementing, and managing safeguarding, education, and wellbeing programs.
- Proven ability to establish standards and drive prevention initiatives.
- Experience in managing wellbeing frameworks and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating with investigations, legal, and sport bodies.
- Experience in adapting global best practices to local contexts.
- Experience in designing and delivering educational programs and awareness campaigns.
- Experience in case management and documentation.
- Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and external agencies.
- 5-10 years of relevant experience.
Required Skills
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Ability to conduct training and facilitate workshops.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Discretion and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within Team Saudi's operational framework, collaborating with various internal departments and external sports organizations.
