Safeguarding Officer The role of the SAOC Safeguarding Officer is to act as the first point of contact to Club members and wider community for all matters in which there are safeguarding concerns. The Safeguarding Officer will offer advice, guidance or further reporting/signposting to the required agencies as required whilst ensuring confidentiality is maintained. The Safeguarding Officer whilst in role will comply with the requirements as laid out with the description of the MSA Safeguarding Policy.