Community Safety Partnership Support Officer

Guildford Borough Council; Margate; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a highly organized Community Safety Partnership Support Officer to join their Community Safety team. You'll provide essential administrative and coordination support for crime reduction and community engagement initiatives. Key responsibilities include managing casework systems, coordinating communications, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a full-time position offering a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and professional development

Flexible working options

Competitive pension and staff benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, particularly within community safety or public sector.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Capable of prioritizing competing workloads and working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Community Safety team.
• Maintain and update case management systems.
• Act as first point of contact for inquiries.
• Arrange and minute multi-agency meetings.
• Prepare reports and statistical information.
• Coordinate community safety projects and campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with data protection requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Appointment Type Permanent Position Full Time/Part Time Full-time Job Category Community Services Hours 37 Location Millmead House, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB Salary Min Grade 3 - £29,762 Salary Max Grade 3 - £32,792 DBS Security Clearance Level Required Not Applicable Closing Date 04/01/2026 Ref No 11018

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Community Safety Partnership Support Officer to join our dedicated Community Safety team. In this vital role, you will provide administrative and coordination support to help deliver effective community safety initiatives, ensuring our residents, partners, and stakeholders receive a professional and responsive service.

You will play a key part in supporting the teams work on crime reduction, anti-social behaviour, safeguarding, and community engagement by managing casework systems, coordinating communications, and maintaining accurate records.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Community Safety team and the Joint Guildford & Waverley Community Safety Partnership Executive
• Maintain and update case management systems, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
• Act as a first point of contact for enquiries from residents, partner agencies, and internal teams.
• Arrange and minute multi‑agency meetings
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, and statistical information as required.
• Assist in coordinating community safety projects, events, and campaigns.
• Ensure sensitive information is managed in line with data protection and safeguarding requirements.
• Support the monitoring of action plans, deadlines, and performance indicators.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• A strong communicator both written and verbal with the ability to deal confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and able to quickly learn new systems.
• Calm under pressure, able to prioritise competing workloads, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
• Interested in community safety, safeguarding, and partnership working.

Experience in a similar administrative role, especially within community safety, housing, local government, or the public sector, is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Flexible working options.
• Competitive pension and staff benefits.

Closing date : 4th January 2026

Interviews : 8th January 2026

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Vicky Grinter, Community Cohesion & Refugee Resettlement Manager using email: [e-mail]

About Guildford

Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town's geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.

We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.