Community Safety & Partnerships Officer

Northumberland Fire Group; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking two Safer Communities Officers on fixed-term contracts until March 2027. Based at County Hall, Morpeth, you will pro-actively address anti-social behaviour and safety concerns through engagement and enforcement, building partnerships with residents, police and housing providers.

A driving licence and county-wide travel, including evenings and weekends, are required. You will patrol, gather evidence, and take appropriate action in line with policies to

Qualifications

• Experience in a community safety, enforcement, housing, or public protection environment.
• Ability to communicate confidently with the public and partner agencies, including managing challenging situations.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation relating to anti-social behaviour, crime, or local authority enforcement.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to work flexibly on a weekly basis, including evenings and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Work pro-actively within local communities to address anti-social behaviour and community safety concerns through engagement, prevention, and enforcement.
• Build strong partnerships with residents, local councillors, police, housing providers and other agencies to deliver coordinated interventions.
• Carry out patrols, investigations, and follow-up actions, gathering evidence and taking appropriate action in line with policies and legislation.
• Provide a visible, reassuring presence within neighbourhoods and contribute to initiatives that improve public confidence and quality of life.

Skills

Community safety

Enforcement

Communication

Partnership building

Driving licence

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking two Safer Communities Officers on fixed-term contracts until March 2027. Based at County Hall, Morpeth, you will pro-actively address anti-social behaviour and safety concerns through engagement and enforcement, building partnerships with residents, police and housing providers.

A driving licence and county-wide travel, including evenings and weekends, are required. You will patrol, gather evidence, and take appropriate action in line with policies to