Community Safety Assistant

Civic Recruitment Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Community Safety Assistant for a 3-month contract with a Local Authority in Redditch. The role provides administrative support to the Community Safety Team, coordinates meetings and communications, and helps manage projects and partnerships across the service.

The ideal candidate will have office experience, strong MS Office skills, and a focus on confidentiality and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in Administration, Business Support or Project Support.
• Experience organising meetings and taking minutes.
• Experience working in an office environment.
• Experience processing invoices, purchase orders or financial records.
• Strong MS Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience maintaining records and databases.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Community Safety Team and Community Safety Manager.
• Act as a first point of contact for customers, partners, councillors and colleagues.
• Support the coordination and promotion of community safety projects and initiatives.
• Organise meetings, appointments and team calendars.
• Prepare agendas, distribute papers and take minutes at meetings.
• Manage partner mailing lists and meeting invitations.
• Raise purchase orders and process invoices.
• Support budget monitoring and financial record keeping.
• Manage team mailboxes, calls and correspondence.
• Maintain records, filing systems and databases.
• Update website and intranet content.
• Assist with publicity, newsletters, leaflets and promotional materials.
• Support commissioned services and referral processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Work with partner agencies and multi-agency forums.

Skills

Administration

Business Support

Project Support

Meeting coordination

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Redditch, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/10/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors. In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions. Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

As a Community Safety Assistant, you will provide administrative and organisational support to the Community Safety Team and Community Safety Partnership, helping to coordinate projects, meetings, communications and community safety initiatives across the service.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Provide administrative support to the Community Safety Team and Community Safety Manager.
• Act as a first point of contact for customers, partners, councillors and colleagues.
• Support the coordination and promotion of community safety projects and initiatives.
• Organise meetings, appointments and team calendars.
• Prepare agendas, distribute papers and take minutes at meetings.
• Manage partner mailing lists and meeting invitations.
• Raise purchase orders and process invoices.
• Support budget monitoring and financial record keeping.
• Manage team mailboxes, calls and correspondence.
• Maintain records, filing systems and databases.
• Update website and intranet content.
• Assist with publicity, newsletters, leaflets and promotional materials.
• Support commissioned services and referral processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Work with partner agencies and multi-agency forums.

Essential Experience Required

• Previous Administration, Business Support or Project Support experience.
• Experience organising meetings and taking minutes.
• Experience working in an office environment.
• Experience processing invoices, purchase orders or financial records.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience maintaining records and databases.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information to Note

• Monday to Friday.
• Ability to travel between Redditch and Bromsgrove required.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
• Experience within Community Safety or Local Authority services desirable.
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.