Senior Community Safety Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeks a Community Safety Manager to lead efforts in addressing safety priorities. The role includes managing projects related to Prevent, Hate Crime, and Violence Against Women and Girls. With responsibilities for community collaboration and team management, applicants must have a degree and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in community safety, public protection, or related field.
• Ability to manage projects from conception to completion.
• Excellent communication skills for reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver responses to community safety priorities.
• Manage the Community Safety Assistants.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Community Safety

Education

Degree in related subjects or management/leadership

Job description

Employer Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Location Sandwell, West Midlands Salary Band G SCP 32-37 (£41,511 - £46,731 per annum) Closing date 8 Jul 2025 Reference SAND000008968

View more categories View less categories Sector Local Councils Job Type Community safety Contract Type Permanent Working Pattern Standard Hours Full-Time

The post holder will join Sandwell Council’s Community Safety Team to develop, coordinate, and deliver strategic and operational responses to key community safety priorities across the borough.

The role will focus on areas including Prevent, Hate Crime, Community Cohesion, and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), with particular emphasis on sexual assault, abuse, and stalking.

Working closely with internal council services, external partners, and elected members, the post holder will help drive forward the Safer Sandwell Partnership priorities.

There will be line management responsibilities for the Community Safety Assistants.

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level in related subjects or management/leadership
• 3 years or over experience in community safety, public protection, or a related field within a local government or statutory agency context
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects from conception to completion, including the development of project plans, performance monitoring, risk management, and reporting on outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations for a range of audiences, including senior leaders and external partners

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to:[e-mail]

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