Community Safety Project Officer in Bexleyheath

To enable the Bexley Community Safety Partnership (BCSP) to operate in accordance with its statutory obligations and lead and deliver robust responses to operational delivery, strategies, policies, plans and protocols relevant to the work of the BCSP and the Community Safety team. To support the Senior Community Safety Co-ordinator (Strategy) by assisting with the smooth running of the BCSP Board and Delivery Group meetings as well as the development of working practices and processes within the Community Safety Team. To identify external funding streams and support the application of income generation.

Fixed term until 31st March 2027. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 2 days a week. Location: Bexley Civic Offices.

Candidate Profile:

• A-level education or relevant professional qualification of similar level or equivalent experience.
• An understanding of current community safety policies including Crime and Disorder Act 1998, ASB Crime and Policing Act 2014 and other associated legislation.
• Experience in providing information to Managers on monitoring performance and presenting information that is accurate, timely and relevant.
• Understanding and experience in Safeguarding procedures and policies and implementing them.
• Ability to share best practice and confidence to support other professionals providing clear and concise information.
• Proven experience supporting community safety partners in multi-agency settings such as meetings.
• Knowledge and experience of using financial systems and monitoring budgets.
• Experience in producing clear concise communications including publications on social media, Press releases and Newsletters.
• Experience of gathering and collating information using a variety of methods and to a variety of differing audiences.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage with varying levels of professionals across various organisations.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team and prioritise and organise workload.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Interviews are anticipated to be scheduled to be held w/c 16th March.

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It has award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you:

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

Recruitment Information:

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk.

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.