Community Safety Projects Officer
£32,597 - £36,363
Full Time 37 hours per week
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Countrys fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
As our Community Safety Projects Officer, youll facilitate the delivery of the Councils Community Safety priority projects through exploring funding opportunities, collaborative working with partners and ensuring project goals are met.
Working to achieve the priorities of the Community Safety Partnership this is a varied role where youll
Secure funding through grant applications from sources such as the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner, Home Office, and Warwickshire County Council
Collaborate and work with partners, businesses, and voluntary organisations to maximise project potential
Act as a liaison between stakeholders and partners to ensure goals are met in time and on budget
Monitor project progress to support against KPIs and identify potential risks and issues
Prepare reports, manage documentation, and maintain project files
Contribute to education, promotion, and publicity campaigns
About you
Youll need experience in planning and managing projects with great problem-solving skills and the demonstrated ability to deal with challenges while working collaboratively with both internal and external partners.
The ability to work at pace, achieving project goals within financial and procurement guidelines to ensure cost control and value for money is also needed.
Alongside this, excellent numeracy skills with an ability to use appropriate mathematical and statistical techniques to analyse, interpret and present data and statistics.
Experience of working in Local Government or similar is desirable but not essential.
Please refer to the job profile for more information, ensuring you reflect the relevant criteria in your application.
Benefits
35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
Hybrid working up to 60%
Flexi time scheme
Annual leave purchase scheme
Subsidised parking
Structured Induction Program
Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
Family Friendly Policies
Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
Generous compassionate leave
Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more
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