The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Community Safety Team as a Community Safety Officer.

You will be responsible for a defined geographic area and for building strong relationships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations, communities and individuals to collectively address persistent and problematic crime and anti-social behaviour. You will need to encourage and develop the involvement of the public through Online Watch Link (OWL) platform, Neighbourhoods Watch and business participation groups and work to deliver priorities and actions in the Community Safety Plan.

You will need to have effective investigative skills and the ability to produce timely briefings/reports on key initiatives and their outcomes.

Knowledge of the ECINS platform is desirable but not essential.

You will report directly to the Community Safety Team Manager.

For an informal discussion please contact Zoe Connolly, Team Manager (Tel 07971005994)

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home, compressed or part-time hours, term time only, job shares and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 39 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline:

Closing Date:  Sunday 4^th April 2021

Shortlisting Date: W/C Monday 5^th April 2021

Interview Date: Friday 9^th April 2021 (You will be required to complete a presentation as part of the interview process)

Useful Information:

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils