Are you passionate about building communities where safety and respect thrive? Do you have a natural ability to lead, inspire, and develop others? If so, we want you to be part of our Community Safety Patrol Team as a Team Leader.
In this role, you will leverage your strong leadership skills to guide a dynamic team dedicated to creating safer communities and reducing antisocial behaviour. You’ll be the driving force in empowering your team to excel, while actively engaging with the public, community groups, councillors, and partner organisations to foster positive change.
What you’ll do:
Lead and develop your team to ensure high performance and a proactive approach to community safety.
Use your excellent communication skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders, including residents, community organisations, and partner agencies.
Address antisocial behaviour confidently, working collaboratively with partners to resolve issues and enhance community wellbeing.
Serve as a key ambassador for the Community Safety Patrol Team and wider council, representing its values with pride and professionalism.
What we’re looking for:
A proven leader with a passion for community safety and motivating and developing a team of community safety professionals.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse communities.
Confidence in tackling challenges head-on and making sound decisions under pressure.
A proactive, solution-focused mindset, with a commitment to reducing antisocial behaviour and fostering a sense of safety and inclusivity in the community.
If you're ready to take on a role where you can make a real difference and lead by example, we’d love to hear from you!
What benefits do we offer?
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘B Rewarded’ perks discount site
Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental
Free flu vaccinations
Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
Support towards a variety of training including professional qualifications, apprenticeships, wider technical and soft skills development.
About Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Covering an area of over 245 square miles in northern Hampshire and within a short distance to London Waterloo and the south coast, Basingstoke and Deane offers a real blend of rural and urban living. With a population of 185,200 people, Basingstoke is a fast paced, vibrant, and modern town with many successful businesses, surrounded by pretty villages and set in the stunning Hampshire countryside.
We are extremely lucky to be in a position that few other councils are in, as we continue to deliver our key front-line services and are going a step further by investing a significant amount of money each year to improve these services for our residents. Residents tell us that Basingstoke and Deane is a great place to live, work and visit. If you want to be part of it and are committed to ensuring safety of our communities, then we would love to hear from you!
For more information on the job specifics please see the ‘Person Specification’ and ‘Job Description’ provided. If you would prefer an informal discussion on this role please contact Daniel White on 01256 845447 or email daniel.white@basingstoke.gov.uk
Please note this post requires shift work, including regular unsocial hours and the ability to conduct patrols on foot and by bicycle in all weathers. A clear DBS check will be required before the successful candidate begins employment. The candidate will be required to meet Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) standards and achieve Police Level 2 vetting.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.
Apply today!
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council offer a wide range of benefits, including a generous leave entitlement, access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘B Rewarded’ discount site, flexible working, healthcare cash plan, pension scheme and much more.
The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.
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