Community Safety Assistant

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in West Midlands is seeking a Community Safety Support role. You will assist the Community Safety Team, manage financial records, and coordinate meetings. Essential skills include strong communication, IT proficiency, and the ability to handle sensitive information. Minimum requirements include a Level 2 qualification in numeracy and literacy.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications in numeracy and literacy.
• Current experience in a busy office using up to date systems.
• Experience with highly sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and monitoring of grants process.
• Maintain funding databases and financial records.
• Coordinate meetings and local events.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Competent in IT skills

Ability to co-ordinate meetings

Education

Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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]

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