Neighbourhood Safety Officer

Contract Type: Permanent. 8 posts available in total. 6 with an Environmental focus and 2 with a general ASB and Environmental focus.

Working Hours: 37 hours on a shift basis. For Environmental and Neighbourhood focussed posts (the majority of the posts available) the shift pattern is a 4 week repeating pattern with 3 weeks of 9am-5pm and 1 week of 1pm - 9pm and 1 Saturday in 4 - 10am-6pm.

There is an option to support the ASB car 1 week in approximately 12 with shifts starting at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm.

For roles in the team covering the City Centre, shifts are on a 3 week repeating pattern with two weeks of 9am-5pm and one week with shifts starting at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm and 1 Saturday in 3.

Location: Various within the Nottingham City Boundary

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

You’ll also build meaningful connections with local stakeholders, businesses, and citizens, becoming a trusted partner in the community.

With your knack for problem-solving and a blend of smart, preventative measures, engagement and education you will also be able to step up with enforcement measures when needed to resolve neighbourhood and public realm challenges.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• ·Strong communication skills: You listen, empathise, and balance assertiveness with negotiation.
• An eye for detail and accurate record-keeping skills, ready for any situation
• Hands-on experience working within communities, with an appreciation for involvement and participation.
• Awareness of enforcement tools, such as fixed penalty notices, ASB regulations, and relevant laws, including the Crime and Policing Act 2014 and the Environmental Protection Act.

A NPPV (Non-Police Personal Vetting) is required for this post

You can find the job description for this post here

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone feels empowered to succeed.

Ready to be the change your neighbourhood needs? Apply now and let’s create a vibrant, safe, and clean community together.

Note: If you have already applied for a Neighbourhood Safety Officer post in the past three months, please do not reapply.

For informal enquiries please contact Tom Lynk, Operations Manager by email at cp.consultations@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 12th January 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: w/c 20th January 2025

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