We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead our Community Safety service delivering our vision to provide a safer Ashfield where residents, businesses and visitors feel safer in the district. Reporting directly to the Executive Director – Operations you will lead the strategic response to community safety, formulating plans and implementing targets and objectives to ensure the Council and partners fulfil strategic objectives, complying with current legislation and national policy frameworks to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. You will lead a team of 26, with 4 direct reports holding varied portfolios include community protection, triage, CCTV, domestic abuse and Prevent to ensure the delivery of the Council’s community safety priorities. Collaborating with internal colleagues and partners, you will identify funding opportunities and improvements for system change with a long-term vision of sustainability, representing the council at local, regional, and national forums. Building and maintaining relationships with senior officers, elected Members, the Police and other key partners will be key to your success. With the ability to work at a strategic level, you will drive performance through partnership working across the portfolio and have expert knowledge in community safety, crime and disorder and the relevant legislation. If this role excites you and you can demonstrate a commitment to improve the quality of life, safety and feelings of safety for everyone who lives, works and visits Ashfield and create a feeling of pride in the district, we would like to hear from you. To arrange an informal chat, please contact our Interim Community Safety Project Manager Denise Shuker at Denise.Shuker@ashfield.gov.uk Closing date: 9 November 2025 To apply please click the Apply Now link below.