Community Safety Manager in Bristol

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. We look for candidates who embody our People Promises: doing the right thing, being enthusiastic and motivated to grow, supporting community spirit, and being respectful and engaged in their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we are dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

An opportunity has become available within our Community Safety Team. The post holder will specialise in managing anti-social behaviour cases, including tenancy fraud and domestic abuse, and will work closely with external partners, including safeguarding teams and local police, to deliver the highest standard of service.

Your responsibilities include conducting and preparing legal paperwork for the organisation by gathering evidence, issuing court applications, and engaging in legal advocacy with full guidance and training provided. You may take responsibility for enforcing tenancy conditions and addressing community safety issues arising from anti-social behaviour, ensuring our assets are maintained and neighbourhoods remain safe and pleasant.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of dealing with anti-social behaviour
• Good understanding of housing act and anti-social behaviour
• Experience of handling an anti-social behaviour caseload

Please note: due to the nature of the role, you will need a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle. Mileage and travel expenses are paid in line with group policy.

More About You

To be considered, you should have experience in housing management and/or a good understanding of tenancy agreements, housing law, and DA case management. Experience managing anti-social behaviour would be advantageous. It is essential that you have a genuine passion for the housing sector and supporting vulnerable people. You should be able to manage your own workload and work effectively with initiative. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills to support customer relations (internal and external) are critical for success, and you should be able to build effective relationships with colleagues and external agencies. This role is subject to a basic DBS check.

Benefits

We are a large, diverse and ambitious business offering a comprehensive benefits package with each role. Your package will include:

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday allowance up to 35 days (plus option to buy or sell extra leave)
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs up to £500 per year
• 2% bonus scheme
• Training and development
• Extra perks including discounts from shops, cinemas and more

If you meet the criteria and are ready to take the next step, click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site for the full job description and to apply directly. We offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and can provide reasonable adjustments on request.

Safeguarding: safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm. Our recruitment process includes DBS checks where applicable to promote a safe working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture and report concerns to protect those in our communities.