Community Safety Projects Officer

A Local Authority in North-West London is currently seeking a Community Safety Project Officer to join them on a contract basis, initially until the end of March 2024.

You will be responsible for co-ordinating specific projects identified by the Safer Partnership to reduce crime and disorder. This co-ordination will include project management, production of performance management information, budget management and keeping the Safer Partnership and management team updated on issues and actions arising to ensure that appropriate steps have been taken to ensure that specified matters are pursued within the stated timescales.

Main duties will include:

• To coordinate, with support and minimal supervision end to end, community safety projects in support of the Safer Brent Partnership priorities.
• To contribute to the development, preparation, maintenance and implementation of Community Safety Strategies and Action Plans
• Manage records and prepare reports on project delivery
• To support the review and implementation of the SBP strategy and action plan
• To work to enhance partnership working inside and outside of the authority influencing partners to play a role in the delivery of the priorities of the Council and in particular the Community Safety Team
• Manage personal workload, changing priorities and personal objectives.
• Compile, produce and present reports for committees, council and other partners as required

Candidates will need:

Proven ability to apply problem solving methods (e.g. SARA and situational crime prevention methods) Good understanding of crime theory and crime and disorder legislation gained in a relevant criminal justice agency. Knowledge and experience of data protection, accessible information and data sharing procedures appropriate to local government. Knowledge of project management techniques Experience of working in a multi-agency community safety environment Experience of working across a multi-faceted and diverse environment with a range of stakeholders Experience of delivering community safety outcomes through a project management methodology If you are interested in this role and have the relevant skills and experience, please apply for immediate consideration.