Overview
As Senior Community Safety Manager – Thematic, you will steer citywide safety priorities and govern the Birmingham Community Safety Partnership to deliver evidence-based outcomes. You’ll shape themes such as Violence Reduction, Violence Against Women and Girls, and Organised Crime, driving cross-agency collaboration and policy impact. You will influence senior leaders and showcase measurable improvements in residents’ safety and wellbeing. This role offers the chance to lead meaningful, data-informed change in a diverse, ambitious city.
Pay / Benefits
- West Midlands Pension Fund membership
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days (with service length)
- My Rewards Scheme – discounts
- Health and wellbeing support
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic direction and governance of the BCSP and ensure compliance with statutory duties
- Drive delivery of thematic priorities using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches
- Oversee policy development, long-term plans, and the Strategic Needs Assessment with data-led decision making
- Manage performance, financial frameworks, and commissioning/ external funding opportunities
- Provide expert advice to senior leaders and partnership boards and represent the Council at key forums
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary, high-performance team
Key requirements
- Significant experience in community safety or public protection within complex partnerships
- Proven track record delivering strategies, policies, and large-scale programmes with positive outcomes
- Experience managing commissioning, budgets, procurement, and external funding
- Strong relationship-building and influence with senior leaders, elected members, and partners
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management at a strategic level
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into decisions
- Understanding of applicable community safety legislation (e.g., Crime and Disorder Act 1998, Domestic Abuse Act 2021, Modern Slavery Act 2015)
- Strategic thinking
- Stakeholder management
- Influence and negotiation
- Data-led decision making
- Performance management
- Policy development
Senior Community Safety Manager – Thematic in Birmingham employer: Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the heart of one of the UK's largest Commercial and Procurement Services. With a commitment to employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on wellbeing, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping strategic decisions that impact the community. Join us to make a meaningful difference while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work culture that values diversity and excellence.
