Community Safety Projects Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is seeking a Community Safety Projects Officer to facilitate and manage community safety projects. Responsibilities include securing funding through grant applications, collaborating with various stakeholders, and monitoring project progress. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management, excellent problem-solving skills, and be able to work effectively with partners. The role offers a salary of £32,597 - £36,363, and various benefits including hybrid working options and generous leave.

Benefits

35 days leave including Bank Holidays

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working up to 60%

Flexi time scheme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Subsidised parking

Structured Induction Program

Professional development opportunities

Family Friendly Policies

Independent health & wellbeing support

Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and managing projects with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external partners.
• Excellent numeracy skills for data analysis and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Secure funding through grant applications.
• Collaborate with partners and businesses.
• Liaise with stakeholders to meet goals.
• Monitor project progress against KPIs.
• Prepare reports and manage documentation.
• Contribute to education and publicity campaigns.

Job description

Community Safety Projects Officer

£32,597 - £36,363

Full Time 37 hours per week

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

About the role

As our Community Safety Projects Officer, you’ll facilitate the delivery of the Council’s Community Safety priority projects through exploring funding opportunities, collaborative working with partners and ensuring project goals are met.

Working to achieve the priorities of the Community Safety Partnership this is a varied role where you’ll –

• Secure funding through grant applications from sources such as the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner, Home Office, and Warwickshire County Council
• Collaborate and work with partners, businesses, and voluntary organisations to maximise project potential
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and partners to ensure goals are met in time and on budget
• Monitor project progress to support against KPIs and identify potential risks and issues
• Prepare reports, manage documentation, and maintain project files
• Contribute to education, promotion, and publicity campaigns

About you

You’ll need experience in planning and managing projects with great problem-solving skills and the demonstrated ability to deal with challenges while working collaboratively with both internal and external partners.

The ability to work at pace, achieving project goals within financial and procurement guidelines to ensure cost control and value for money is also needed.

Alongside this, excellent numeracy skills with an ability to use appropriate mathematical and statistical techniques to analyse, interpret and present data and statistics.

Experience of working in Local Government or similar is desirable but not essential.

Please refer to the job profile for more information, ensuring you reflect the relevant criteria in your application.

Benefits

• 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more