CCTV Technology and Housing Project Lead WCC620932

ENGINEERINGUK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a CCTV Technology and Housing Project Lead to enhance community safety through innovative surveillance solutions. This role involves overseeing the deployment of new CCTV systems and updating existing ones, ensuring compliance with legislation, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess extensive technical knowledge of CCTV systems and have a proven track record in project management and community safety initiatives. Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to creating a safer and more inclusive environment for all residents.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Agile working

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Support for Care Leavers

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of CCTV solutions and their infrastructure.
• Exceptional project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of new CCTV technology in neighborhoods.
• Oversee the assessment and updating of existing CCTV systems.

Skills

CCTV solutions

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technical expertise in surveillance technology

Education

Background in crime reduction or community safety

Tools

CCTV technology

AI applications

Job description

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CCTV Technology and Housing Project Lead WCC620932

Sector: Public Sector
Role: Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Job Details:

Salary range: £54,684 - £74,487 per annum
Work location: Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, Westminster, SW1E 6QP
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 27 April 2025
Interview date: 5 May 2025

About Us:

The Environment & Communities Directorate in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories. Where dedicated people are using their skills and passion to progress environmental action in the heart of London.

As our CCTV Technology and Housing Projects Lead, you can make your own powerful contribution by helping us keep our residents safe through the introduction of new CCTV technology into their neighbourhoods, and the updating of old technology across our housing assets.

In 2024, we created a new Council CCTV Service which introduced 100 new public realm CCTV cameras into Westminster neighbourhoods. With a focus on placing CCTV in areas that are known crime and ASB hotspots, our cameras have also proved to be hugely helpful in detecting environmental issues and other problems that may affect our residents' quality of life.

You will be at the heart of this ambition, as we are currently lacking in technical expertise to achieve this vision. We are therefore looking for an ambitious individual who has extensive knowledge of the latest technological developments in surveillance cameras and their supporting systems, to help us implement the most effective network of CCTV options. Working with a wide range of council partners and external stakeholders to bring this vision to life, you will oversee the placement of new cameras and the assessment of old cameras, determining a plan of action for updating or replacing them. Advising on technological solutions, applications and connectivity requirements, you will ensure compliance with our legislative requirements, and you will be a trusted advisor on resident panels.

Working under the guidance of the CCTV Strategic Lead, you will act as our technology lead for the council, so there will be a great deal of visibility in this role. You can expect to be involved in high-profile meetings, updating elected councillors and other senior partners and stakeholders on your progress.

Whether attending site meetings to agree on the location of CCTV installations, getting quotes from contractors and defining the specifications of third-party CCTV contracts, or advising colleagues on how AI could improve our CCTV service, this is a role that will continually challenge you to do more for Westminster's communities.

About You:

To be equal to this challenge, you will have an in-depth knowledge of CCTV solutions, with expertise in developing technical and technological solutions, including the infrastructure and power requirements of CCTV networks. This will include a deep knowledge of CCTV policy, practice, management and the relevant legislation. Coming from a background in which you have worked to reduce crime or anti-social behaviour, or you have promoted community safety or equivalent, you will appreciate the value of building partnerships with public, voluntary and business groups.

With exceptional research, project and programme management skills, you will be capable of guiding stakeholders, so great communication, influencing and negotiation skills will be essential. You will also be comfortable procuring and managing contracts for the public sector - so you will need to be adept at identifying business needs, mapping processes and defining benefits.

Westminster City Council is committed to supporting Care Leavers into the workplace. Care Leavers seeking their first job and who wish to be considered under our scheme, will automatically be invited to interview should they meet the essential criteria for the role.

The Council is committed to achieving diverse shortlists to support our desire to increase the number of staff from underrepresented groups in our workforce. We especially encourage applications from a Global Majority background.

What We Offer:

Westminster is an amazing place. We are home to more than 200,000 residents from all backgrounds. Westminster City Council's strategy is to work towards a Fairer Westminster. A Fairer Westminster is one in which our communities are at the heart of our decision-making and help to determine the city's future. By working directly with our communities and other partners, we can build a more inclusive city that celebrates our diverse communities, and where residents, workers and visitors from all backgrounds will feel welcome and safe.

At Westminster City Council, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace and employer of choice. We encourage and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, represents the communities we serve. We champion equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best.

As a forward-thinking Council, we appreciate that people work in different ways, therefore our staff benefit from working a range of flexible working patterns as well as Agile working.

The Council is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you meet the essential criteria of the job. If you are invited for interview, you will be asked if you need any reasonable adjustments in order to attend, and we will make these wherever possible.