Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for community wellbeing and safety? Do you thrive in a leadership role that blends partnership working, enforcement, and safeguarding? If so, we invite you to apply for this pivotal role in our Community Safety team. As the Senior Community Safety Officer, you’ll lead the delivery of the district’s Community Safety Partnership Plan, working with statutory agencies, voluntary groups, and residents to tackle key issues such as: • Anti-social behaviour and prolific offending • Domestic abuse, modern day slavery, radicalisation (PREVENT), and cuckooing • Safeguarding vulnerable individuals • Community engagement and resilience building Key Responsibilities • Coordinate the Community Safety Unit (CSU) and partnership forums • Chair key panels (e.g. Case Reviews, and Community Safety Executive Panel) and attend strategic meetings • Develop and implement community safety strategies, action plans, and assessments • Manage grant funding and identify new funding opportunities • Deliver enforcement actions including FPNs, CPNs, Closure Orders, and prosecutions and attend Court where required • Support safeguarding duties • Lead on arts, sports, and cultural initiatives that enhance community wellbeing • Build strong partnerships including Kent Police, KCC, & voluntary sector groups You’ll manage projects, budgets, and staff, while driving innovation and continuous improvement across the service. This is a high-impact role with strategic and operational responsibilities. For more information about this role, please visit our website by clicking on the link to learn more!