Safer Neighbourhoods Team Leader

Housing Diversity Network; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave: 26 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme with Citizen matching

Health insurance and wellness programs

Employee development and training

Job summary

Citizen is seeking a Safer Neighbourhoods Team Leader in Birmingham to lead the team, guide complex ASB cases, and ensure robust case management and tenancy enforcement. You will collaborate with police, local authorities, and safeguarding partners to deliver a safe and supportive community.

The role requires strong leadership, a background in housing/community safety, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Driving licence is required; DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading ASB or neighbourhood casework within housing, local authority, policing, or community safety settings.
• Strong understanding of Anti-social Behaviour and related enforcement tools.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in housing, community safety, ASB, or neighbourhood management.
• Proven leadership to motivate, support and develop staff.
• Training in safeguarding, risk management, or trauma-informed practice (or willingness to undertake).
• Formal ASB, housing law, or enforcement training (desirable).
• CIH qualification or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Safer Neighbourhood Officers with clear expectations and high-quality case work.
• Provide expert guidance on complex or high-risk ASB cases and lawful practice across the team.
• Ensure ASB casework is recorded, progressed on time, supported by evidence.
• Authorise and oversee ASB enforcement tools and attend court when required.
• Promote community reassurance and safety initiatives.
• Represent Citizen at multi-agency meetings with police, local authorities and safeguarding teams.
• Use performance data and resident feedback to inform decisions and service improvements.

Skills

ASB leadership

Team management

Housing safety knowledge

Leadership skills

Enforcement understanding

Education

CIH (Certificate In Housing) qualification

Full UK driving licence

Safeguarding/risk management training

Housing law enforcement training

Job description

Exciting NewRoleat Citizen!

Are you a passionate housing professional looking to make a real difference? Do you enjoy working with communities and ensuring positive outcomes for residents and customers? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in delivering and leading in a high-quality Anti-social Behaviour (ASB) service across Citizens communities

With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to become one of the UK’s leading social housing providers. Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns. Find out more about the work we do here: Citizen

Position: Safer Neighbourhoods Team Leader

Salary: £56,385 per year

Location: Birmingham, 4040 Lakeside, B37 7YN

Hours: Permanent, Monday - Friday, 37 Hours Per Week

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the Safer Neighbourhood Officers, ensuring clear expectations, effective supervision, and high-quality case management and tenancy enforcement.
• Provide expert guidance on complex or high risk ASB cases, supporting consistent and lawful practice across the team.
• Ensure all ASB casework is accurately recorded, progressed within agreed timescales, and supported by appropriate evidence and documentation.
• Authorise and oversee the use of ASB enforcement tools (e.g. Injunctions and possession action) and attend court where required.
• Promote and support community reassurance and safety initiatives.
• Represent Citizen at multi agency meetings such as case conferences working collaboratively with police, local authorities, safeguarding teams, and community partners.
• Use performance data, resident feedback, and case insights to inform operational decisions and contribute to service improvement discussions.

Qualifications and experience:

• Experience managing or leading ASB or neighbourhood casework within housing, local authority, policing, or community safety settings.
• Strong understanding of the Anti-social Behaviour, the new Crime and Policing Act 2026 and related enforcement tools.
• Evidence of continuous professional development related to housing, community safety, ASB, or neighbourhood management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support, and develop staff.
• Training in safeguarding, risk management, or trauma informed practice (or willingness to undertake).
• Formal ASB, housing law, or enforcement related training (desirable).
• CIH (Certificate In Housing) qualification or willing to work towards.
• Full UK driving licence.

Manager’s Quote:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of specialist ASB officers and to shape the service to meet the needs of our customers across the various regions in which we work and strive to make a difference in our communities. You will be responsible for developing the team and work with your peers to ensure a consistent service delivery to our customers.

What We Offer:

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme - option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
• Generous Pension Scheme - The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10%which Citizen will match
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.

Find out more here: Citizen | Benefits

Company Culture:

We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people

To deliver the best services for our customers we need employees who are passionate, committed and engaged. We will create a culture where every individual feels comfortable and confident to be themselves and the wellbeing of our employees is a priority. We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Closing date:Midday 12th October 2026

Interview date:W/C 19th October 2026

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the process

Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.