Community Safety Officer

Salary Circa £40,989 per annum plus a flexible benefits allowance of up to £2,313 per annum and a vehicle allowance of up to £2,683 per annum


Woking

Closing on 21/06/2026 at 23:55


Yes DBS Check

Permanent | Flexible Hours/Full Time


37 hours per week.

Brief outline of the job purpose and main tasks:

To lead and coordinate partnership working to reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and community harm across the borough. The role is responsible for developing and delivering the Community Safety Partnership Plan, chairing and supporting key multi-agency forums, managing complex and high-risk community safety cases, and providing professional advice, reports and policy reviews to Members, senior officers and partner organisations. The post will also have management responsibility for the ASB Officer and requires confidence in report writing and reviewing policies and procedures to ensure they remain effective, compliant and fit for purpose. The role oversees key governance, funding, reporting and domestic abuse review responsibilities to support safer communities.

About the team:

You will join the Leisure and Communities team within the People and Communities Directorate. The team works across a broad portfolio including community safety, leisure services and community engagement, focusing on partnership working, early intervention and delivering positive outcomes for residents.

Community safety is a key corporate priority, and the role sits at the centre of multi-agency working locally, influencing borough-wide priorities and supporting Members and senior officers through evidence-based advice.

About you:

You will bring strong experience of working in a community safety or related environment, with the confidence to lead multi-agency partnerships and manage complex, sensitive issues.

You will be:

An effective communicator, able to build trusted relationships across organisations and communities

Confident working with legislation, governance arrangements and information-sharing protocols

Organised and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities and high-risk cases

Comfortable providing professional advice to senior officers and Members

Committed to public service values and delivering positive outcomes for residents.

Shortlisting criteria:

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience in community safety
• Experience of partnership working in a community safety, crime reduction or ASB context
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and best practice
• Experience of report writing, policy reviews and briefing and presenting information clearly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Qualification in community safety, criminology, social policy or a related field
• Experience working with the Police or statutory partners
• Experience of managing staff or supervising officers
• Experience of managing projects or budgets

What we will need from you:

• Documentary evidence that you are eligible to work in the UK

• References from your two most recent employers covering at least 3 years

• Completion of a medical questionnaire and declaration

• A full driver's license

• DBS check

• Evidence of relevant professional qualification(s)

Who to contact:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tim Fleming, Head of Leisure & Communities , by email at View email address on energyjobsearch.com .
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date: 21 June 2026 - 23:55pm

Interview Date: 2 July 2026

How to apply

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Statement

Surrey is included in the Local Government Reorganisation plans, with new unitary councils expected to be established by April 2027.

Woking Borough Council remains committed to delivering high-quality services to residents throughout this period of change.

While we understand that applicants may feel uncertain about joining us during this transition, it is anticipated that most employees will transfer to the new unitary councils. This reorganisation may also present new career development opportunities across the region.

UK Visa Sponsorship

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

AI Use in Applications

We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information-whether supported by AI or not-must accurately reflect the applicant's own skills, experience, and qualifications.

Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

Woking Borough Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Please apply online via the link provided.