Community Safety - Service Manager

Ashfield District Council; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kirkby-in-Ashfield seeks a motivated individual to lead their Community Safety service. You will be responsible for strategy formulation, team leadership, and partnership working to enhance safety and quality of life for residents. Strong knowledge in community safety legislation and experience in collaborative leadership are essential for this role. The closing date for applications is 9 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a team and manage diverse portfolios.
• Expert knowledge in community safety, crime, and disorder.
• Experience complying with legislation and policy frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Community Safety service and develop strategic plans.
• Identify funding opportunities for system change.
• Drive performance through effective partnerships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Community safety knowledge

Relationship building

Partnership working

Knowledge of legislation

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead our Community Safety service delivering our vision to provide a safer Ashfield where residents, businesses and visitors feel safer in the district.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director – Operations you will lead the strategic response to community safety, formulating plans and implementingtargets and objectives to ensure the Council and partners fulfil strategic objectives, complying with current legislation and national policy frameworks to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

You will lead a team of 26, with 4 direct reports holding varied portfolios include community protection, triage, CCTV, domestic abuse and Prevent to ensure the delivery of the Council’s community safety priorities.

Collaborating with internal colleagues and partners, you will identify funding opportunities and improvements for system change with a long-term vision of sustainability, representing the council at local, regional, and national forums.

Building and maintaining relationships with senior officers, elected Members, the Police and other key partners will be key to your success.

With the ability to work at a strategic level, you will drive performance through partnership working across the portfolio and have expert knowledge in community safety, crime and disorder and the relevant legislation.

If this role excites you and you can demonstrate a commitment to improve the quality of life, safety and feelings of safety for everyone who lives, works and visits Ashfield and create a feeling of pride in the district, we would like to hear from you.

To arrange an informal chat, please contact our Interim Community Safety Project Manager Denise Shuker [e-mail]

Closing date: 9 November 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed