We are looking for someone who can transform our vision by providing leadership and coordinating multi agency partnership to deliver local community safety projects and who can support our residents and community forums to improve community safety. You will draw on your knowledge and experience to develop and deliver multi agency plans to address complex and challenging issues to improve the lives of people living, working, studying and visiting the borough.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience of implementing multi agency projects and who has a passion for coordinating and commissioning services to deliver positive outcomes for our residents, someone that can identify the right intervention at the right time to safeguard people and families.
The Team work on behalf of the Safer Guildford Partnership, which is a multi-agency strategic group made up of both responsible authorities and co-operating bodies that have a common goal, which is to make Guildford a safer place to live, visit, work and learn.
About the Role:
1. Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary sector organisations, communities and individuals to coordinate the borough’s response to community safety.
2. Responding to antisocial behaviour reports, case management and coordinating multi-agency responses
3. Advise various agencies, individuals and businesses on problem solving methodologies and crime prevention initiatives and deliver effective partnership working with communities, police and other partner agencies.
4. Develop and deliver a programme of community engagement and work on a range of community safety priorities and projects
5. Work closely with strategic leads and the Safer Guildford Partnership to develop and implement local delivery plans for the strategic priorities
The post is available for a 12 month fixed term contract, working 30 hours per week.
About Guildford:
Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.