Head of Service - Community Safety and Customer Services
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £57,323 to £63,867 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2024 |
| Location: | Maldon, Essex |
| Company: | Maldon District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MDC001816 |
Summary
This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking local authority based in Maldon, an area which boasts an enviable quality of life and stunning countryside, yet within easy reach of London. We promote a professional work environment with a focus on self-development, innovation, and collaborative working
We are seeking a focussed, performance-driven, and highly motivated individual with the technical knowledge, drive, and enthusiasm to lead the Council’s Community Safety and Customer Services
As part of this critical role you will have responsibility for
• Leadership of the Councils statutory Community Safety Responsibilities including
o supporting the delivery the Community Safety Partnership priorities,
o delivery of our local action plan.
o Meeting the Councils statutory responsibilities
o Managing a range of key strategic Partnerships involving senior Leaders and Politicians
o Managing the contracts that support the delivery of a range of community safety responsibilities
• Leadership of a team of Community Safety accredited Officers delivering a range of services which support
o the protection of the Councils Assets and income, (including car parking),
o the deliver a range of statutory services,
o the delivery of the Councils Community Safety Action Plan
• Leadership of the Councils Customer Services team delivering a range of on-line, telephone and face to face services.
Strong technical knowledge of Community Safety and associated legislation, excellent partnership and communication skills, strong customer focus, a good knowledge of best practice and emerging technologies, commercial focused approach, and project management experience are key requirements for this role.
We offer flexible Hybrid working arrangements including a mix of remote and on site working. However, candidates must be fully prepared to be available to visit sites as and when required (sometimes at short notice) and have a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking local authority based in Maldon, an area which boasts an enviable quality of life and stunning countryside, yet within easy reach of London. We promote a professional work environment with a focus on self-development, innovation, and collaborative working.
If this interests you, we look forward to receiving your application.
In return we offer you an attractive salary package with local government benefits along with the opportunity to work and live in a beautiful rural district steeped in history and heritage.
Please note this role will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check
We are seeking a focussed, performance-driven, and highly motivated individual with the technical knowledge, drive, and enthusiasm to lead the Council’s Community Safety and Customer Services
As part of this critical role you will have responsibility for
• Leadership of the Councils statutory Community Safety Responsibilities including
o supporting the delivery the Community Safety Partnership priorities,
o delivery of our local action plan.
o Meeting the Councils statutory responsibilities
o Managing a range of key strategic Partnerships involving senior Leaders and Politicians
o Managing the contracts that support the delivery of a range of community safety responsibilities
• Leadership of a team of Community Safety accredited Officers delivering a range of services which support
o the protection of the Councils Assets and income, (including car parking),
o the deliver a range of statutory services,
o the delivery of the Councils Community Safety Action Plan
• Leadership of the Councils Customer Services team delivering a range of on-line, telephone and face to face services.
Strong technical knowledge of Community Safety and associated legislation, excellent partnership and communication skills, strong customer focus, a good knowledge of best practice and emerging technologies, commercial focused approach, and project management experience are key requirements for this role.
We offer flexible Hybrid working arrangements including a mix of remote and on site working. However, candidates must be fully prepared to be available to visit sites as and when required (sometimes at short notice) and have a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking local authority based in Maldon, an area which boasts an enviable quality of life and stunning countryside, yet within easy reach of London. We promote a professional work environment with a focus on self-development, innovation, and collaborative working.
If this interests you, we look forward to receiving your application.
In return we offer you an attractive salary package with local government benefits along with the opportunity to work and live in a beautiful rural district steeped in history and heritage.
Please note this role will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check
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