David Flynn LLB
Stirling,Stirling
Summary
Dedicated safeguarding professional with extensive experience in people management and team leadership. Proficient in case management and investigation handling, ensuring integrity and adaptability in all situations. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment and promoting a culture of safeguarding across organisations.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
33
33
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Safeguarding
Queen's Park Football Club
Glasgow, Glasgow City
09.2021 - 09.2025
- Developed new Safeguarding Strategy, Processes and Practices from previous basic level to that beyond SFA Club Academy Scotland 'Elite' level across Club and wider organisation.
- Drove Culture and Standards to ensure that everyone across the organisation appreciated and accepted that Safeguarding was everyone's responsibility.
- Led investigations of all Safeguarding concerns/complaints ensuring consistently high standards at all times.
- Acted as Lead Signatory for Disclosure Scotland, handling all aspects from Recruitment through to dealing with cases where convictions/issues arose through these processes.
- Led Match Day Safeguarding operation at both Hampden and Lesser Hampden Stadiums for Queen's Park first team matches whilst also acting as Deputy Safety Officer.
Head of Safeguarding
Hibernian Football Club
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10.2018 - 07.2022
- Developed new Safeguarding Strategy, Processes and Practices from previous basic levels to that beyond SFA Club Academy Scotland 'Elite' level across Club and wider organisation.
- Drove Culture and Standards to ensure that everyone across the organisation appreciated and accepted that Safeguarding was everyone's responsibility.
- Led investigations of all Safeguarding concerns/complaints ensuring consistently high standards at all times.
- Acted as Lead Signatory for Disclosure Scotland, handling all aspects from Recruitment through to dealing with cases where convictions/issues arose through these processes.
- Supported Academy Teams, B Team and First Team with trips abroad and across the UK including tours, UEFA competitions and pre-season / winter training camps.
- Led Match Day Safeguarding operation at Easter Road Stadium for Hibernian first team matches whilst also acting as Deputy Safety Officer.
Police Officer
Central Scotland Police / Police Scotland
Forth Valley & National , Scotland
02.1986 - 02.2016
- Served in all ranks from Constable through to Chief Superintendent in a range of roles covering Child Protection, Investigations, Training, Events (including Football Match Command) and Firearms Command. Final years of service were as Divisional Commander (2000-2015) and National Head of Training, Leadership & Development (2015-2016.)
- Collaborated with partners in Social Work and other agencies through Child Protection/Safeguarding matters as well as wider Community Planning. Chaired Stirling Child Protection Committee whilst Local Commander for that local authority.
- Conducted audits, reviews and inspections throughout my policing career and beyond (in 2016-2018) as Associate Inspector with Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland.
- Conducted thorough investigations into wide ranges of crimes, incidents and events throughout my police career.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Spectator Safety Management
City & Guilds
UK 07.2016 - 02.2017
LLB - Bachelor of Laws - Law Degree
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 09.1993 - 06.1996
Vocational Qualifications (up to Strategic Level) - Legal, Events (including Football Match Command,) Public Order, Firearms & Leadership.
Various Policing Vocational Qualifications
Scotland & UK 02.1986 - 02.2016
Skills
- People management
- Team Leadership
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Case management & Investigation handling
- Creative thinking
- Adaptability / Versatility
- Integrity
- Conflict resolution
- Risk assessment
- Training & development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Safeguarding
Queen's Park Football Club
09.2021 - 09.2025
Head of Safeguarding
Hibernian Football Club
10.2018 - 07.2022
NVQ Level 4 - Spectator Safety Management
City & Guilds
07.2016 - 02.2017
LLB - Bachelor of Laws - Law Degree
University of Glasgow
09.1993 - 06.1996
Police Officer
Central Scotland Police / Police Scotland
02.1986 - 02.2016
Vocational Qualifications (up to Strategic Level) - Legal, Events (including Football Match Command,) Public Order, Firearms & Leadership.
Various Policing Vocational Qualifications
02.1986 - 02.2016