Head of Community Protection, Licensing and Regulatory Services

London Borough of Redbridge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London seeks a Head of Community Protection, Licensing and Regulatory Services. The role involves leading initiatives that impact the community's safety and quality of life, managing licensing, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and political acumen, along with relevant experience in regulated services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference in the borough.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in community protection or regulatory services.
• Proven track record in partnership working with community groups and local authorities.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage high-profile issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead on licensing and regulatory services affecting community safety.
• Develop strategies to improve quality of life in the borough.
• Work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to achieve community goals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Political acumen

Community engagement

Experience in regulated services

Job description

Head of Community Protection, Licensing and Regulatory Services

Momentum is building in Redbridge. An invigorated sense of direction and potential is setting ambitious plans for the future. And this is creating some of the most exciting career propositions in London. This is your chance to be part of a new management team with a mandate for change and a shared sense of purpose.

This is a role where you can have a real impact on factors that affect quality of life in our borough. It’s a hugely diverse portfolio, working on high‑profile issues that matter to residents, and come with considerable political scrutiny.

You can expect to be working on issues such as private landlord and HMO licensing, environmental health and licensing, alongside community safety. Together, your portfolio will be instrumental in making Redbridge a cleaner, safer and better place to live and work.

We’re looking for someone who can bring both tried and tested experience and fresh thinking to complex issues, which will always be amplified in a densely populated urban centre. Effective partnership working with community groups, the Police, local landlords and businesses will be vital. You should be prepared to be accountable for outcomes, with an excellent handle on your brief, and confident in responding to challenge. A highly developed appreciation of the political attention that come with high‑profile issues will be essential to success.

It's likely that you will have a professional background in regulated services, but it will be leadership skills, political acumen and the capacity to see the interdependencies across multiple service areas that will set you apart as a strong candidate.

Visit www.joinredbridge.co.uk to apply. Or you can contact Steve Guest or Amy Billington at Solace in Business on 020 7976 3311 for a confidential discussion.

Closing date: 5th January