Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Wigan and Leigh Town Centres
Salary: Grade 6, £29,540 - £32,597 per annum.
4 Positions x 37 hours per week
Temporary for 12 months
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Your role:
The Community Safety and Environmental Officers will play an important role in promoting safer, cleaner town centres and neighbourhoods.
They will work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to tackle anti-social behaviour and environmental issues.
They will be expected to proactively engage with members of the public, businesses, and the wider community in relation to community safety and environmental issues, helping to build community capacity, resilience and pride in the place.
Support will be provided by the Operational Manager and the wider team, with access to training and development.
About you:
The ideal candidates for the Community Safety and Environmental Officer roles will have strong communication, problem solving, and relationship building skills.
They should be confident in working independently and collaboratively with others.
Flexibility is essential, as the role involves a variety of tasks and potentially the occasional requirement to work outside of normal office hours.
The Officers will be required to work outdoors, conducting site visits, engaging with individuals and businesses and responding to environmental concerns. The ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities is essential.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
Wigan Council’s Community Resilience Team (CRT) delivers a unique, tenure-blind service that supports residents regardless of housing type. Established in 2019, the team works across council and housing services to tackle anti-social behaviour, promote wellbeing, and strengthen community ties. CRT collaborates with local organisations and services, including youth groups and safeguarding teams, to co-design solutions with communities.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Matthew Jones by email: Matthewjones@wigan.gov.uk
Interview dates:
Priority Candidates: 22nd September 2025
All other Candidates: 26th September 2025
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