Job Introduction
Make a Difference in Community Safety
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an passionate and motivated Community Safety Work Programme Lead to drive the successful delivery of a portfolio of high-profile community safety and regulatory improvement projects . This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping meaningful outcomes for residents across the borough.
Working within our Community Safety & Environmental Health Division, you will lead the delivery of a significant work programme funded through Section 106 agreements, overseeing projects from inception through to completion and benefits realisation. You will work closely with senior leaders, elected Members, partner organisations, enforcement services, and community stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic priorities.
About the Role
As Community Safety Work Programme Lead, you will:
- Lead the end-to-end management of multiple complex community safety and regulatory projects designed to help our communities and residents thrive. This is a rolling programme of projects.
- Develop and maintain project plans, governance arrangements, risk registers and delivery frameworks.
- Monitor budgets, financial performance and project outcomes to ensure value for money.
- Build strong partnerships with internal departments, external agencies, landlords, regulators and community stakeholders.
- Support the implementation of legislation, policy changes and service improvements across Community Safety and Environmental Health services.
- Report on progress, risks, outcomes and benefits to senior management teams and elected Members.
- Promote best practice project management and contribute to continuous service improvement.
About You
We're looking for an experienced project professional who can confidently operate in a complex and fast-paced environment.
You will have:
Proven experience delivering complex projects or programmes within a public sector, regulatory or similarly governed environment.
Strong project management, planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience managing budgets, risks, dependencies and stakeholder relationships.
Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to present information to senior leaders and elected Members.
A strong understanding of local authority services, community safety, environmental health or regulatory functions.
Ideally, you will also have experience implementing legislative or policy changes and working within community safety, environmental health, housing enforcement or related services.
Why Join Us?
At the Royal Borough of Greenwich, you'll be part of an organisation committed to improving residents' lives and opportunities. We offer:
- A rewarding opportunity to deliver projects that make a tangible difference to local communities.
- Flexible and supportive working arrangements.
- Learning and development opportunities, including access to apprenticeship levy-funded training.
- The chance to work alongside dedicated professionals across a wide range of services.
- A commitment to equality, inclusion and staff wellbeing.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full role specification
For an informal discussion please contact Verity Warner at Verity.Warner@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or 0208 921 4446.
Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.
Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.
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Community Safety Work Programme Lead in City of London employer: Royal Borough of Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and collaboration. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth within the Housing and Safer Communities Directorate, alongside a commitment to maintaining high standards in compliance and safety. With a focus on community impact and a stable office environment, this role provides a meaningful career path for those passionate about engineering and public service.
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Royal Borough of Greenwich Recruitment Team
