Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Officer

This is a career graded opportunity, and pay will be based on performance.  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. 

Working for Melton BC provides an excellent range of benefits and family friendly working policies. These include flexi-time with no core hours, agile working arrangements which enables multi-site and home working, generous leave entitlement, a full week off at Christmas, Local Authority Pension Scheme and a clear commitment to your continued professional development.

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.  

You can find out more about this role by viewing the full job description and person specification. 

We guarantee an interview to anyone who is a reservist, veteran or has a disability and meets the criteria for the role

If you would like an informal chat, please do not to hesitate to get in touch with: 

David Walker: Strategic Lead, Safer Communities 

Telephone number: 01664 502324
Email: dwalker@melton.gov.uk 

Closes: 12 Noon, Friday 20 June 2025
Interview date: 3 and 4 July 2025.