Community Safety Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Oldbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Oldbury seeks a Community Safety Support role. The candidate will assist in promoting community safety initiatives, manage funding records, and coordinate meetings. Essential qualifications include a minimum Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy, along with strong IT and communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Current, relevant office experience using up-to-date systems and software.
• Ability to co-ordinate meetings and take minutes.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote integrated community safety initiatives.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of PCC grants.
• Maintain funding databases and financial records.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Confidentiality

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary:

You will be expected to support and promote an integrated approach to community safety across the Borough by assisting the Community Safety Team Manager, Senior Community Safety Officer and Community Safety Officer to deliver projects and workstreams.

Key elements of the post will be:

• to support the implementation and monitoring of PCC grants process
• maintaining funding databases and financial records
• convening a wide range of meetings including supporting the co-ordination and the administration of Tasking meetings and being involved supporting local events, consultations and promotional activities
• collating and presenting community safety information and reports and providing excellent oversight of shared information systems and office management.

Essential requirements for the role:

• Qualifications - Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 qualification or equivalent as a minimum
• Current, relevant experience in the use of up to date systems and software in a busy office environment
• Ability to co-ordinate meetings, taking minutes, sending out notes and following up actions in liaison with senior managers and partners
• Experience of dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Competent in IT skills including MS Word, MS Excel and creative with PowerPoint

For an informal discussion, please contact Denise Hooper : Email [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: [e-mail]

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

To apply please download the application and return to: [e-mail]

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story

#WeAreSandwell