Community Safety Manager
Bath And North East Somerset Council
Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1FS, UK
Published today
Permanent
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve people's lives.
About the Team
Our Community Safety Team works with residents, partners and local organisations to help people feel safe and supported across Bath & North East Somerset. We take a collaborative, preventative and victim-focused approach to tackling crime, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding concerns, and to building safer communities.
About the Role
You will lead the delivery of community safety activity across the council and with key partners, ensuring we meet our statutory responsibilities and respond effectively to local priorities. This includes developing and managing projects and services, commissioning and monitoring support provision, and leading partnership responses to complex community safety issues.
The role covers a wide range of areas including anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, violence against women and girls, serious and organised crime, safeguarding and reducing reoffending. You will chair and contribute to multi-agency problem-solving and case review meetings, identify funding opportunities, and contribute to reports, briefings and strategic assessments.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives by helping to prevent harm, support victims and ensure communities feel safe.
About You
Interview Date : TBC
No Agencies, Please.
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion athttps://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer - find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
About the Team
Our Community Safety Team works with residents, partners and local organisations to help people feel safe and supported across Bath & North East Somerset. We take a collaborative, preventative and victim-focused approach to tackling crime, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding concerns, and to building safer communities.
About the Role
You will lead the delivery of community safety activity across the council and with key partners, ensuring we meet our statutory responsibilities and respond effectively to local priorities. This includes developing and managing projects and services, commissioning and monitoring support provision, and leading partnership responses to complex community safety issues.
The role covers a wide range of areas including anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, violence against women and girls, serious and organised crime, safeguarding and reducing reoffending. You will chair and contribute to multi-agency problem-solving and case review meetings, identify funding opportunities, and contribute to reports, briefings and strategic assessments.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives by helping to prevent harm, support victims and ensure communities feel safe.
About You
- Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience
- Experience of working in community safety and with knowledge of safeguarding
- Experience of managing projects or services and responding to complex or sensitive issues
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in partnership across organisations and with local communities
- Confident communicator, with experience of influencing, negotiating and chairing meetings
- Committed to inclusive, preventative and victim-centred approaches
- Motivated by public service and focused on delivering positive outcomes for residents
Interview Date : TBC
No Agencies, Please.
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion athttps://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer - find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.