Community Safety Service Manager

Ashfield District Council; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a leader for their Community Safety service. This role involves strategic oversight of community safety initiatives, managing a diverse team, and representing the council in various forums. Ideal candidates should have a strong commitment to improving safety and quality of life in the community.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in community safety and relevant legislation.
• Ability to work at a strategic level and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 26 with various community safety responsibilities.
• Identify funding opportunities and represent the council at forums.

Job description

Overview

Reporting directly to the Executive Director - Operations you will lead the strategic response to community safety, formulating plans and implementing targets 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.

Responsibilities

You will lead a team of 26, with 4 direct reports holding varied portfolios including 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.

Impact and Your Fit

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.

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.