Overview
Redbridge is one of the most dynamic and diverse boroughs in London. It’s a place of great contrast where opportunities and challenges persist. This role offers a great professional opportunity to make a real impact and see tangible outcomes in improving quality of life for the community.
With a remit that includes Community Safety Partnerships, Prevent, Neighbourhood Enforcement and Emergency Planning, you will lead and co-ordinate the work of a talented and committed team dedicated to making the borough a safer place to live, work or visit.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate a team within Community Safety Partnerships, Prevent, Neighbourhood Enforcement and Emergency Planning.
- Drive partnership working, influencing, advocacy and negotiation across organisations on community safety issues.
- Advise and persuade decision-makers on risks, mitigations, compliance with legislation and best practice.
- Demonstrate resilience and tenacity, including the ability to speak truth to power when required.
- Apply professional knowledge of community safety to inform decisions and service delivery.
- Manage people and resources effectively, including commissioning and contract management.
- Identify and realise grant funding opportunities to support services.
- Foster a sophisticated partnership approach and listen to diverse views while advocating for priorities.
- Operate effectively in a political environment with high levels of scrutiny and attention.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Strong professional knowledge of community safety issues.
- Effective people and resource management skills.
- Experience with commissioning and contract management.
- Ability to identify and secure grant funding opportunities.
- Collaborative mindset with strong listening and advocacy abilities.
- Ability to work well in a politically nuanced environment.
Additional Information
This role offers an opportunity to work with a passionate team in a borough where this agenda matters. Expect to be inspired and challenged, and to see the difference you can make.
How To Apply
To make an application, please visit the Redbridge careers site.
Closing Date
Closing date: 20th July (noon)
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