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Community Safety Team Leader
Oxfordshire (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
Salary: Grade I: £45,245.50 - £50,046 p.a.
37 Hours Per Week
The Job:
Cherwell District Council are committed to nurturing an enterprising economy with strong and vibrant local centres and to ensuring that we have healthy, resilient and engaged communities. Central to these priorities is the work of Regulatory Services and Community Safety.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic, and committed manager to join our departmental team. We need someone who has the skill and drive to push forward the work of our Community Safety team which includes our Community Wardens.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic, adaptable and willing to rise to the challenges posed by improving services, and developing and motivating the team, then you are what we are looking for.
The Person:
We are looking for the successful person to have experience in in community safety, have excellent interpersonal skills, management experience, be innovative and have financial management knowledge. You will work with our other managers in creating an environment where people can be successful and creative in delivering their best work. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, the public, partner agencies and members of the council in a tactful and confident manner. You will also be able to demonstrate a practical approach to problem solving with good negotiation and mediation skills.
Considerable experience in enforcement is required together with a working knowledge of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. You will therefore be able to understand and interpret legislation and manage your team’s workload effectively.
The Benefits:
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We offer agile working, which means we don’t have a rigid work location. Our staff work from home and in the office to suit the organisation’s need. Other benefits include:
A generous annual leave entitlement (27 days + bank holidays)
Flexible working policy
Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
£25 annual eye care voucher
Annual flu vaccination
Discounted gym membership
Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one years’ service)
An employee assistance programme
Closing date: 8 September 2024.
Interview date: 12 September 2024.
For more information, please contact Tim Hughes, Head of Regulatory Services and Community Safety on tim.hughes@cherwell-dc.gov.uk/01295 221686.
Cherwell District Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults