Reducing Reoffending Project Officer - SW18 2PU

Reducing Reoffending Project Officer - SW18 2PU Job Introduction

Reducing Reoffending Project Officer
£36,432 – £44,147 per annum
Fixed Term (Two years from start date)
Full Time (36 hours)
Location: Wandsworth and Richmond

Are you a dedicated professional with experience in delivering on projects and working in partnership with various organisations?

At the heart of Richmond and Wandsworth shared Community Safety Service lies a mission: to build safer and stronger communities. We tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges –Serious Violence, Domestic Abuse, Radicalisation, Anti-social Behaviour and Hate Crime. Our work is rooted in collaboration, innovation and a deep commitment to protecting and empowering our residents.

About the Role

As the Reducing Reoffending Project Officer, you will be the driving force behind a borough-wide effort to break the cycle of crime. Working across Wandsworth and Richmond, you will coordinate strategic delivery groups, manage impactful projects and forge powerful partnerships with statutory and community organisations.

You will work closely with HMP Wandsworth, the Police, Probation, and local services to identify gaps, build bridges and create a seamless support network for those most at risk of reoffending.

This is more than a project role – it is a chance to shape systems, influence strategy and be an advocate for change.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of crime legislation, community safety priorities and the factors that contribute to offending and reoffending.
• Experience in multi-agency or partnership work, project management and ideally, community safety or criminal justice.
• Skills in relationship-building, organisation and communication plus confidence using Microsoft Office and case management systems (ECINS knowledge is a bonus, but training will be provided).
• Resilience and initiative – you will need to juggle priorities, meet deadlines and bring fresh ideas to the table.

You will be based primarily in Wandsworth, with some work in Richmond and flexibility to work from home. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support community events.

Ready to lead change and leave a legacy?

If you meet the above criteria, work well under pressure while meeting deadlines and can communicate openly and honestly with your colleagues and management – we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Closing Date: 3 August 2025
Shortlisting Date: 4-5 August 2025
Interview Date: 11-13 August 2025

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

0£36,434 - £44,147 per annum