Community Safety Officer

BCP Council; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Bournemouth is seeking a Community Safety professional to support various initiatives. The role includes engaging with multiple agencies and delivering Community Safety projects. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, relevant experience, and flexibility for hybrid working. The position offers a salary range of £33,699 – £39,152, with various benefits to attract and retain talent.

Benefits

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience in Community Safety.
• Experience arranging meetings and taking minutes.
• Ability to deliver presentations and independently prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Support the Community Safety Team with strategies and plans.
• Engage with various agencies and local partners.
• Undertake Community Safety projects and initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Microsoft suite (MS Teams, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

From 1 December 2025, our updated Pay and Reward package will take effect, introducing a new approach to recognising and rewarding roles across the Council. As part of this change, the salary for this role will be adjusted to a pay range of £33,699 – £39,152 (pro‑rate for part time).

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward‑thinking team.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions we are introducing on our careers site in the ‘More than just a job’ brochure.

Role Purpose

BCP Council is committed to and has made significant investment in building up its Community Safety capacity to support the BCP Community Safety Partnership with an ambitious strategy and action plan to realise our vision ‘to make Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole a safer and healthier place where communities and businesses thrive and where residents and visitors feel safe and welcomed’.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Council’s Community Safety Team and the Community Safety Partnership through the delivery of strategies and plans within multi‑agency groups and meetings.
• Engage with Council services, and regional, national and local agencies.
• Undertake a range of Community Safety projects, support current local initiatives and be a core contributor to new and developing initiatives working closely with partners such as Dorset Police.
• Support the Community Safety Manager and Community Safety Team Leader across a range of work, including serious violent crime, preventing violent extremism, exploitation and other emerging issues.
• Engage with a wide range of people and services, working as part of a fast‑paced team with varied workstreams, maintaining relationships with senior officers, elected members of the Council and relevant stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative team player who enjoys supporting others to work alongside us in strategic project work across all aspects of Community Safety. The successful candidate must:

• Have great interpersonal skills, be flexible, and be familiar with the Microsoft suite including MS Teams, Excel and Outlook.
• Have experience arranging meetings and taking minutes and actions, delivering presentations and independently prioritising workload.
• Be degree educated or equivalent and have at least three years of relevant experience regarding the subject matters mentioned.
• Be comfortable working on a hybrid basis, with flexible hours and the option to work from the BCP Civic Centre or other locations as required.

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world‑renowned coastline. We can offer career‑defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world‑class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Benefits

Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it’s flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first.

DBS Requirement

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.

Application Process

We will shortlist on 17th November 2025 with interviews in Bournemouth for successful candidates to follow on Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

For informal discussions, please email [e-mail]. The Community Safety Team Leader in the first instance will arrange a time to speak on the phone or via MS Teams. You should read the full Job Description before making contact.