Assistant Director Community Safety

Role: Assistant Director Community Safety, Resilience & CCTV
Sector: Local Authority
Area: Public Realm
Location: London
Duration: 12 weeks (strong potential for extension)
Daily rate: £600 per day umbrella
Work pattern: Mon – Fri, hybrid working

This role is working for a local authority and a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the community, particularly in the realm of community safety. As Assistant Director of Community Safety, Resilience & CCTV you will lead and manage the Community Safety Service within the Public Realm, contributing to the Environment Division's leadership.

This role involves chairing Safety Advisory Groups, translating Council priorities into business plans, and providing expert advice to senior officials. Key responsibilities include overseeing community safety strategies, managing CCTV and emergency planning, commissioning services for survivors of violence, and leading teams to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

The role requires strong partnership development, strategic planning, budget management, and adherence to Council policies on equal opportunities and customer care.

Overview

• Lead and manage the Community Safety Service.
• Contribute to the leadership of the Environment Division.
• Chair Safety Advisory Groups for local clubs.
• Translate Council priorities into the Place Department’s Business Plan.
• Provide expert advice to senior officials and members.
• Represent the Community Safety Partnership at safeguarding boards.
• Develop partnerships to enhance service delivery.
• Lead staff to achieve departmental goals.
• Plan and lead emergency response policies.
• Manage a budget exceeding £10m and a team of 130 FTEs.
• Deputise for the Director of Public Realm as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Community Safety Strategy and Law Enforcement Team.
• Oversee CCTV management and emergency planning.
• Commission services for survivors of Violence Against Women and Girls.
• Lead the Gangs, Violence & Exploitation Unit and Anti-Social Behaviour Team.
• Negotiate with regional and national bodies.
• Manage community safety coordination and policy consultations.
• Develop relationships with statutory partners.
• Advocate for the Council and manage contracts.
• Promote cross-departmental working and information sharing.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.

Skills

• Chairing and managing safety advisory groups.
• Translating council priorities into actionable business plans.
• Providing expert advice to senior officials and members.
• Representing community safety at safeguarding boards.
• Developing and maintaining partnerships for service enhancement.
• Leading and motivating staff to achieve departmental goals.
• Planning and leading emergency response policies.
• Budget management and financial oversight
• Deputising for senior directors as needed.
• Leading community safety strategies and law enforcement teams.
• Overseeing CCTV management and emergency planning.
• Commissioning services for violence survivors.
• Leading units focused on gangs, violence, and anti-social behaviour.
• Negotiating with regional and national bodies.
• Coordinating community safety and policy consultations.
• Advocating for the council and managing contracts.
• Promoting cross-departmental collaboration.
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Demonstrable experience in the Strategic leadership and management of community safety services within local authority or local government strategy environmental division.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of Crime and Disorder legislation.
• Experience in partnership working, strategic planning, and budget management.
• Project management and report preparation skills.
• Ability to manage resources efficiently, especially in crises.

If you have the skills and experience required for this role and are looking to make a real difference in Community Safety please submit your CV for immediate review.
Interviews to take place as soon as possible with a view to start soon thereafter.