Darlington is a market town in the North East of England, with a population nearing 110,000. A town with a rich industrial heritage, in 1825 Darlington gave the world the passenger steam trains, and today we are a town that marries that heritage with a modern, vibrant and growing economy
Located on the East Coast Mainline and being adjacent to the motorway network, Darlington is extremely accessible by both road and rail, making it an attractive place to live and work with access to rich countryside, the River Tees and the coast on the doorstep.
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A proud and innovative town, Darlington is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work. andnbsp;
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As the new Head of Community Safety you will be responsible for the effective leadership and delivery of Community Safety services; that include, Anti-Social Behaviour, Environmental Crime, CCTV services, Civil Parking Enforcement and the local aspects of the Contest and Prevent national strategies.
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This role offers the chance to make a real difference in Darlington. You will work closely with our partners, including the police and neighbouring authorities, building strong relationships that support community resilience and promote safety across the borough. Therefore, you will require the proven credentials to build relationships with key stakeholders and organisations across the borough and wider region.
This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative individual with the right experience, skills and knowledge and a proven track record of delivery in a Community Safety field.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexi-time scheme
Flexible working
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile.
For an informal discussion please contact Dave Winstanley, Executive Director, Environment, Highways and Community Services on 01325 406380
General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk, who will be happy to assist.
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