Head of Community Safety

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Head of Community Safety. This newly created leadership role is an exciting opportunity to shape the direction and priorities of the Community Safety function in one of the most globally recognised areas in the UK.

The successful candidate will lead the strategic and operational development of the Community Safety service, ensuring the areas remain a safe and welcoming environment for residents, workers, businesses, and visitors. This includes driving delivery of the Safer City Partnership Strategy, managing partnerships with key stakeholders such as the Police, and responding proactively to issues associated with a thriving business district and night-time economy.

The Role
·Lead the Community Safety team, setting strategic direction and delivering operational outcomes aligned with the Safer City Partnership.
·Develop and implement strategies to tackle priority issues such as theft, aggressive begging, alcohol-related crime and disorder, violence against women and girls (VAWG), and ASB linked to rough sleeping.
·Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the Police, internal council departments, voluntary organisations, and other key partners.
·Provide strategic oversight of risk reduction, community reassurance, prevention activities, and targeted interventions.
·Represent the Community Safety function at a senior level across multi-agency forums, including strategic boards and working groups.
·Lead on policy development, ensuring the service remains responsive to emerging community safety challenges and best practice.
·Engage with elected members, senior stakeholders, and external bodies to ensure the service's visibility, impact, and alignment with corporate goals.

Key Requirements
·Extensive local authority experience in community safety, with deep knowledge of crime reduction, antisocial behaviour, public protection, and partnership working.
·Proven leadership and management experience at a senior level, with the ability to inspire, develop and lead a multi-disciplinary team.
·Strong track record of building and managing strategic partnerships, particularly with the police and other enforcement or community agencies.
·Skilled in stakeholder engagement - confident working with senior officers, elected members, and external partners.
·Strategic thinker with the ability to design, implement, and adapt services that are data-driven, outcomes-focused, and community-led.
·Knowledge of legislative and policy frameworks relevant to community safety and crime prevention.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.

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Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing and community professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on 02393 876065.
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