Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Officer
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.
Purpose of the job
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.
About You
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.
A thorough working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of applications is key and you will have an excellent working knowledge of excel and databases and be able to produce detailed reports as well as be able to maintain and update electronic information systems in accordance with data protection regulations. A working knowledge and understanding of community safety issues is highly desirable
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.
Interested?
You can find out more about this role by viewing the full job description and person specification below.
The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).
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
To find out more and to see if you may qualify, please read our guaranteed interview scheme document, please do not hesitate to contact us, with any queries you may have.
We look forward to hearing from you if you are looking for the chance to work for a forward-thinking Council and make a real difference to the people of Melton and surrounding area.
If you would like an informal chat, please do not to hesitate to get in touch with:
David Walker – Strategic Lead Safer Communities
Email: dwalker@melton.gov.uk
Telephone number: 01664 502 324
or
Aysha Rahman – Assistant Director for Customers and Communities
Email: arahman@melton.gov.uk
Mobile Number: 07890 534 836
Interviews are due to take place on Monday 30 March 2026 and Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Closes: 12 Noon, Monday 23 March 2026.
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.