Community Saftey Project Officer - Hate Crime

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in Greater London is seeking a Community Safety Project Officer to tackle hate crime and promote safety in Newham. You will lead partnership-driven initiatives, engage with communities, and coordinate responses to enhance safety. Ideal candidates have a background in community safety or local authority work, with strong communication skills. Competitive pay is offered for this important role.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of legislation and policy relating to crime prevention.
• Proven experience working in community safety environments.
• Ability to deliver community engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead on hate crime and modern-day slavery projects.
• Develop evidence-based community safety programmes.
• Engage with residents and build safer communities.

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Community safety experience

Communication skills

Engagement initiative delivery

Flexible and resilient approach

Job description

Community Safety Project Officer – Hate Crime
Newham, London
Local Authority Contract
Start Date: 5th August 2025 | Duration: 3 Months (Initial)
Hours: 36 per week |Weekdays Only
Pay Rate: £23.62 per hour (Umbrella) |

Are you passionate about tackling hate crime, modern-day slavery, and extremism? Want to make a real difference to local communities across Newham? Join a dynamic local authority team as a Community Safety Project Officer and help deliver high-impact, partnership-driven interventions that promote safety, resilience, and community trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on hate crime, prevent, and modern-day slavery projects across the borough.
  
  
• Develop and deliver intelligence-led, evidence-based community safety programmes.
  
  
• Engage with residents and build resilient, safer communities through direct outreach and consultation.
  
  
• Co-ordinate multi-agency responses and action plans for crime reduction.
  
  
• Prepare reports, briefings, and communications for senior management, elected officials, and external partners.
  
  
• Promote awareness and deliver training around hate crime, extremism, and safeguarding.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong knowledge of legislation and policy relating to crime prevention, hate crime, Prevent, and modern-day slavery.
• Proven experience working in community safety and multi-agency partnership environments.
• Ability to deliver community engagement initiatives and lead localised action plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to draft concise reports and present effectively.
• A flexible, resilient, and community-driven approach.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous work in a diverse, inner-city local authority setting.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Familiarity with statutory and voluntary sector collaboration.
  
  

This role is perfect for professionals from policing, probation, local authority, or charity sector backgrounds who have worked on safeguarding, crime prevention, or counter-extremism initiatives.

To Apply:
Email your CV to Lewis Ashcroft at [e-mail]
Or call01772 208962for an informal chat.