Safer and Communities and Neighbourhoods Officer
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,412 to £38,220 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Essential car allowance, flexible working, pension, additional holiday purchase scheme, cycle to work scheme, free staff car park, family friendly policies, free eye test. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | LE13 1GH |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Melton Borough Council. |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 001SC03032026 |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to be part of our Safer Communities team. The post holder will be responsible for addressing and tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and Environmental Crime within the Melton Borough, ensuring effective communication, support and assistance to our residents and stakeholders.
Responsible for managing a case load of ASB and Environmental Crime cases up to and including taking legal action whilst ensuring a victim-centred approach.
Working closely with our internal and external partners, ensuring a multiagency approach.
To participate in the management and development of community safety work and contribute towards the delivery of the Safer Melton Partnerships (SMP) objectives.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate that they can manage a portfolio of complex cases with minimum supervision. They must be able to use their own initiative with the ability to think on their feet, negotiate solutions through mediation and provide a proactive response to emerging issues using a combination of their skills and the relevant legislative powers available to them.
You can find out more about this role and how to apply on our website`s job vacancy page https://www.melton.gov.uk/vacancies/.
Melton Borough Council is committed to offering a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that meet the essential criteria for a job profile and who:
• Declare themselves to have a disability covered by the definition outlined within the Equality Act 2010
• Are considered to be a care leaver
• Are a veteran or reservist
Why join us?
We offer flexible and hybrid working, built on trust. Our standard week is 37 hours, and we simply ask that service needs are met.
Balance matters. We encourage you to switch off and recharge, with up to 30 days’ annual leave, bank holidays, and three extra days at Christmas. You can also buy additional leave if you choose.
We Care is one of our core values. As a Healthy Workplace, we support your wellbeing through a range of activities and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
We help you plan for the future with the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, financial planning workshops, career development opportunities.
And because family comes first, we have a strong set of family friendly policies.
Closes 12 Noon, Monday 23 March 2026, however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interviews are due to take place on Monday 30 March 2026 and Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Responsible for managing a case load of ASB and Environmental Crime cases up to and including taking legal action whilst ensuring a victim-centred approach.
Working closely with our internal and external partners, ensuring a multiagency approach.
To participate in the management and development of community safety work and contribute towards the delivery of the Safer Melton Partnerships (SMP) objectives.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate that they can manage a portfolio of complex cases with minimum supervision. They must be able to use their own initiative with the ability to think on their feet, negotiate solutions through mediation and provide a proactive response to emerging issues using a combination of their skills and the relevant legislative powers available to them.
You can find out more about this role and how to apply on our website`s job vacancy page https://www.melton.gov.uk/vacancies/.
Melton Borough Council is committed to offering a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that meet the essential criteria for a job profile and who:
• Declare themselves to have a disability covered by the definition outlined within the Equality Act 2010
• Are considered to be a care leaver
• Are a veteran or reservist
Why join us?
We offer flexible and hybrid working, built on trust. Our standard week is 37 hours, and we simply ask that service needs are met.
Balance matters. We encourage you to switch off and recharge, with up to 30 days’ annual leave, bank holidays, and three extra days at Christmas. You can also buy additional leave if you choose.
We Care is one of our core values. As a Healthy Workplace, we support your wellbeing through a range of activities and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
We help you plan for the future with the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, financial planning workshops, career development opportunities.
And because family comes first, we have a strong set of family friendly policies.
Closes 12 Noon, Monday 23 March 2026, however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interviews are due to take place on Monday 30 March 2026 and Tuesday 31 March 2026.
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