Violence Reduction Co-ordinator in Trafford

Working Pattern: Full time

Working Arrangement: 36.25 hours per week / Hybrid Working

Interview Date/Type: Face to face

SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.

About the Role: Join Trafford Council's Public Health Directorate and help lead Trafford's public health approach to violence reduction, improving community safety and outcomes for residents. As Violence Reduction Co-ordinator, you will lead Trafford's response to the Serious Violence Duty, working with partners across policing, health, education, social care and the voluntary sector to deliver a public health approach to violence prevention. This influential role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, commission services, drive system-wide change and secure better outcomes for residents. You will champion evidence-based approaches that address the root causes of violence, vulnerability and exclusion, helping create safer, healthier communities across Trafford.

About You: We’re looking for an experienced and motivated professional with a background in public health, community safety, policing or a related field. You will have experience of leading partnerships, commissioning services, managing budgets and delivering complex programmes that improve outcomes for communities. You will be confident in influencing stakeholders at all levels, using evidence and intelligence to inform decision-making and developing effective solutions to complex challenges. Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills are essential, along with a strong understanding of violence reduction, safeguarding and the wider factors that contribute to vulnerability and harm.

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving delivery of Trafford's Serious Violence Strategy and wider violence reduction priorities.
• Managing commissioning activity, grant-funded programmes and partnership projects relating to violence prevention, domestic abuse and community safety.
• Working collaboratively with the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit (VRU), Greater Manchester Police, local authority, health partners, schools, community organisations and other stakeholders to reduce violence and improve outcomes.
• Overseeing the development of Trafford's Serious Violence Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA), and using the data to inform priorities.
• Providing expert advice, reports and briefings to senior leaders, strategic boards and Greater Manchester partners.
• Advising professionals and residents on services and support that is available to those at risk of violence.

Working Arrangements: Hybrid working, combining home working with office-based working at Trafford Town Hall. Occasional evening and weekend working may be required. Travel across Trafford and Greater Manchester will be required. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including children's and adults' barred list checks.

Additional Information: This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.

About us: Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We’re a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.

Why Trafford? We’re more than just a local authority; we’re a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our “residents, businesses and communities thrive.”

Our Culture: Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They’re not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day. They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do your best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.

What you’ll love about working with us: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
• Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working.
• Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
• Grow with us: We’ll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you’ll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
• Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and “Tea and Talk” sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
• Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
• Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.

Key Information: Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Trafford Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.