Mary Jane Crowley
About Mary Jane Crowley
Mary Jane Crowley serves as the National Safeguarding Operations Manager at The Scouts and has held the position of Head of Safeguarding at the RC Archdiocese of Southwark since 2020. She has extensive experience in child protection, having worked for 28 years at the Metropolitan Police and holds advanced degrees in child protection and psychology.
Current Role at The Scouts
Mary Jane Crowley serves as the National Safeguarding Operations Manager at The Scouts, a position she has held since 2018. In this national role, she oversees safeguarding practices and policies to ensure the safety and well-being of all members within the organization. Her responsibilities include developing safeguarding strategies, training staff, and implementing best practices to protect children and vulnerable individuals involved in Scouting activities.
Position at RC Archdiocese of Southwark
Since 2020, Mary Jane Crowley has been the Head of Safeguarding at the RC Archdiocese of Southwark. In this role, she is responsible for managing safeguarding issues within the archdiocese, ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards, and promoting a culture of safety. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance safeguarding measures and support those affected by safeguarding concerns.
Educational Background
Mary Jane Crowley studied at The Open University, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BSc) in Psychology from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education at the University of Kent, completing a Master's degree in Advanced Child Protection from 2015 to 2016. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding child protection issues and psychological principles relevant to her work.
Previous Experience at Metropolitan Police
Mary Jane Crowley worked at the Metropolitan Police in the Child Protection unit from 1986 to 2014, accumulating 28 years of experience in safeguarding children. During her tenure, she focused on various aspects of child protection, contributing to investigations and developing policies aimed at protecting vulnerable populations. This extensive experience has informed her current roles in safeguarding.