92 Community Safety jobs in the United Kingdom

Community Safety Advisor
Location : Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD
Salary : 29,984- 30,659 Per Annum
Package : Full-Time | 37-Hour Week | Permanent Contract | Local Government Pension Scheme | Good Annual Leave Entitlement | Employee Benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | On-Site Gym Facilities
Contractual hours : 37
Basis : Full time
Job category/type : Support Services

Make a difference where it matters most.

At Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, we believe prevention is just as powerful as response.

As a Community Safety Advisor, you'll play a vital role in educating and supporting local residents - helping to reduce risk, promote fire safety, and build stronger, safer communities.

If you're a great communicator with a passion for public service and making a real difference, this is your opportunity to be a local hero - every single day - and turn that passion into action.

About Us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 19 Fire Stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist Support Staff, from ICT to Fire Prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us?

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role

As a Community Safety Advisor with Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, you'll be at the heart of our mission to protect and support the communities of Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

This dynamic role focuses on delivering targeted fire safety education, prevention initiatives, and health and welfare advice, to help reduce the risk and impact of fire across the region.

You'll work closely with residents' areas such as private homes, supported living, sheltered accommodation, and more, to identify fire risks and implement practical solutions.

From conducting Home Fire Safety Visits and installing safety equipment, to supporting youth inclusion and early intervention programmes, your work will make a meaningful difference every day.

You'll also collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including local authorities, emergency services, and community groups, to ensure a joined-up approach to safety and wellbeing.

With opportunities to represent the Service at professional meetings and contribute to shaping prevention strategies, this role offers both variety and impact.

If you're a confident communicator with a passion for public service, and you're ready to take initiative and work independently, we'd love to hear from you.

About You

The ideal candidate for our Community Safety Advisor role will be:

• Passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable people
• Confident in their approach with talking to the public
• Flexible, and able to prioritise workloads
• Keen to support the wider Prevention Team and local fire stations in the delivery of community safety activity and Home Fire Safety Visits
• Able to travel across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes daily, using a Service-provided vehicle

Experience and Qualifications Required

Essential Requirements

• English and Maths GCSE at level 4 to 9 (grade C or above), or equivalent
• Experience of engaging with, and providing advice and guidance to members of the public
• Experience of determining solutions to risks within people's homes
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK Driving License

Anything else you need to know

This role is a mobile, public facing, thematic role, which involves travel through Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Access to a service vehicle during working hours will be provided to conduct duties in line with the role.

Please note, the below dates are subject to change:

Application closing date : 17 August, at Midnight
Shortlisting : W/C 18 August

Interviews commencing : W/C 25 August

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact our HR department.

Abatement and Protected Pension:

If are in receipt of a Firefighters pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

No agencies please.

• Lead risk assessments and deliver specialist interventions in response to community concerns about crime and antisocial behaviour.
• Make informed decisions on the use of resources to resolve these issues.
• Work collaboratively with other officers to find solutions that meet community needs.
• Coordinate partnership resources and ensure a joined-up approach across agencies.
• Lead engagement and communication with a range of stakeholders, including:
  
  • Cabinet Members and Ward Councillors
  • Council directorates and services
  • Community Safety Partnership Board and partner agencies
  • Camden Safeguarding Children Board and Adult Safeguarding Partnership Board
  • Local and Central Government departments (e.g. Greater London Authority, Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, Home Office)
  • Criminal justice agencies (including Magistrates, Crown Courts, and Family Courts)
  • Community groups such as Tenants and Residents Associations and Safer Neighbourhood Boards

Community Safety Advisor
Location : Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD
Salary : 29,984- 30,659 Per Annum
Package : Full-Time | 37-Hour Week | Permanent Contract | Local Government Pension Scheme | Good Annual Leave Entitlement | Employee Benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | On-Site Gym Facilities
Contractual hours : 37
Basis : Full time
Job category/type : Support Services

Make a difference where it matters most.

At Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, we believe prevention is just as powerful as response.

As a Community Safety Advisor, you'll play a vital role in educating and supporting local residents - helping to reduce risk, promote fire safety, and build stronger, safer communities.

If you're a great communicator with a passion for public service and making a real difference, this is your opportunity to be a local hero - every single day - and turn that passion into action.

About Us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 19 Fire Stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist Support Staff, from ICT to Fire Prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us?

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role

As a Community Safety Advisor with Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, you'll be at the heart of our mission to protect and support the communities of Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

This dynamic role focuses on delivering targeted fire safety education, prevention initiatives, and health and welfare advice, to help reduce the risk and impact of fire across the region.

You'll work closely with residents' areas such as private homes, supported living, sheltered accommodation, and more, to identify fire risks and implement practical solutions.

From conducting Home Fire Safety Visits and installing safety equipment, to supporting youth inclusion and early intervention programmes, your work will make a meaningful difference every day.

You'll also collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including local authorities, emergency services, and community groups, to ensure a joined-up approach to safety and wellbeing.

With opportunities to represent the Service at professional meetings and contribute to shaping prevention strategies, this role offers both variety and impact.

If you're a confident communicator with a passion for public service, and you're ready to take initiative and work independently, we'd love to hear from you.

About You

The ideal candidate for our Community Safety Advisor role will be:

• Passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable people
• Confident in their approach with talking to the public
• Flexible, and able to prioritise workloads
• Keen to support the wider Prevention Team and local fire stations in the delivery of community safety activity and Home Fire Safety Visits
• Able to travel across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes daily, using a Service-provided vehicle

Experience and Qualifications Required

Essential Requirements

• English and Maths GCSE at level 4 to 9 (grade C or above), or equivalent
• Experience of engaging with, and providing advice and guidance to members of the public
• Experience of determining solutions to risks within people's homes
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK Driving License

Anything else you need to know

This role is a mobile, public facing, thematic role, which involves travel through Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Access to a service vehicle during working hours will be provided to conduct duties in line with the role.

Please note, the below dates are subject to change:

Application closing date : 17 August, at Midnight
Shortlisting : W/C 18 August

Interviews commencing : W/C 25 August

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact our HR department.

Abatement and Protected Pension:

If are in receipt of a Firefighters pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

No agencies please.

Community Safety Advisor
Reference: VAC000392
Location : Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD
Salary : £29,984- £30,659 Per Annum
Package : Full-Time | 37-Hour Week | Permanent Contract | Local Government Pension Scheme | Good Annual Leave Entitlement | Employee Benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | On-Site Gym Facilities
Contractual hours : 37
Basis : Full tim.

BDS Recruitment are working with aleading housing provider near Stockport whoare looking for an experinced community safety/ASB officer.

Contract: Temp ongoing

Pay circa 25/27 umbrella

Purpose:

• To provide a consistent approach to community safety, blending prevention, diversion and enforcement in order to help communities deal with potential and actual anti-social behaviour
• Provide an effective contact for customers reporting ASB so as to create a culture of confidence in our services, investigating and responding to all ASB complaints.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in neighbourhood teams to update them on cases and issues within communities.
• Manage a safer neighbourhoods caseload, including initial assessment of seriousness and priority, investigation and legal recourse.
• Develop effective partnerships across neighbourhoods to address complex cases and issues identified in neighbourhood plans. -
• Undertake research and investigate opportunities for action and best practice, and to identify funding sources, prepare bids, and to seek to maximize effective use of resources for safer neighbourhoods work.
• Make best use of legal resources, conducting court advocacy, making maximum use of in house resource and liaising with legal services providers where necessary.

Criteria:

• Knowledge and awareness of related housing regulations/ law
• Experience of delivering face to face customer service
• Experience of developing partnership working with support agencies, local authorities and community groups
• Good understanding of the social, economic and political context in the neighbourhoods in which we operate

You will need a be a driver with access to a vehicle

Apply now for immediate consideration or call Vickie or Charlotte

Client

Local Authority in Newham

Job Title

Community Safety Project Officer

Pay Rate

23.62 an hour PAYE/30.83 an hour UMBRELLA

Hours

36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri)9AM-5PM

Duration

Initial 3 month Contract

Location

HYBRID WORKING- 3days a week Newham Dockside,1000 Dockside Road,London,E16 2QU

Description

Overall Purpose of Job:

1. Support the Community Safety and Corporate Resilience Manager to deliver the Newham Safety Partnership priorities to reduce crime and fear of crime, to respond to hate crime, modern day slavery and prevent, as well as other emerging priorities.
2. To lead on projects, programmes and problem solving processes to effectively improve community safety and reduce crime, working closely with partner agencies responsible for direct service delivery and drawing on best practice and local and national policy.
3. The post holder will play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of specific projects, tasks and community safety initiatives, both for the Council and for the Newham Safety Partnership (NSP), as directed by the Community Safety and Corporate Resilience Manager.
4. Work in partnership with partner services and agencies to lead, develop and implement problem solving projects to effectively reduce hate crime, increase reporting and build community resilience in Newham.
5. Take responsibility for leading cross cutting initiatives, which support the delivery of the Newham Hate Crime Strategy, Modern Day Slavery Action Plan and Prevent agenda.

• Coordinate and deliver programmes of work to respond to the matters relating to Hate Crime, Modern Slavery and Prevent.
• Develop and implement projects, campaigns and initiatives to tackle crime concerns, working with partners and engaging the community, with a focus on delivering successful outcomes and promoting community safety across
• To act as lead Community Safety Officer for specific thematic agendas including Hate Crime, Modern Day Slavery and Prevent in Newham and oversee the delivery of the borough's related strategy and action plans.
• To lead and coordinate on action plans for Newham Safety Partnership sub group(s) as required, producing papers, setting agendas, taking minutes and monitoring and reporting on progress.

EXPERIENCE:

• Significant experience developing and maintaining effective partnerships, working in collaboration with statutory and non-statutory partners to achieve shared objectives.
• Experience working directly with victims, witnesses and/or the community and the demonstrated ability to devise, coordinate and implement multi-agency and victim-led action plans to enhance safety and reduce re-victimisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of local government service provision and experience of multi-agency and partnership working and liaison.

* Knowledge, experience and understanding of policy, practice and legislation relating to crime, hate crime, modern day slavery, prevent, serious violence and crime prevention.
* An understanding of the importance of community engagement in improving the safety and security of, and improving the levels of confidence in, localities, and through what means this can be achieved.
* Significant experience developing and maintaining effective partnerships, working in collaboration with statutory and non-statutory partners to achieve shared objectives.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

BDS Recruitment are working with aleading housing provider near Stockport whoare looking for an experinced community safety/ASB officer.

Contract: Temp ongoing

Pay circa 25/27 umbrella

Purpose:

• To provide a consistent approach to community safety, blending prevention, diversion and enforcement in order to help communities deal with potential and actual anti-social behaviour
• Provide an effective contact for customers reporting ASB so as to create a culture of confidence in our services, investigating and responding to all ASB complaints.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in neighbourhood teams to update them on cases and issues within communities.
• Manage a safer neighbourhoods caseload, including initial assessment of seriousness and priority, investigation and legal recourse.
• Develop effective partnerships across neighbourhoods to address complex cases and issues identified in neighbourhood plans. -
• Undertake research and investigate opportunities for action and best practice, and to identify funding sources, prepare bids, and to seek to maximize effective use of resources for safer neighbourhoods work.
• Make best use of legal resources, conducting court advocacy, making maximum use of in house resource and liaising with legal services providers where necessary.

Criteria:

• Knowledge and awareness of related housing regulations/ law
• Experience of delivering face to face customer service
• Experience of developing partnership working with support agencies, local authorities and community groups
• Good understanding of the social, economic and political context in the neighbourhoods in which we operate

You will need a be a driver with access to a vehicle

Apply now for immediate consideration or call Vickie or Charlotte

Client

Local Authority in Newham

Job Title

Community Safety Project Officer

Pay Rate

23.62 an hour PAYE/30.83 an hour UMBRELLA

Hours

36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri)9AM-5PM

Duration

Initial 3 month Contract

Location

HYBRID WORKING- 3days a week Newham Dockside,1000 Dockside Road,London,E16 2QU

Description

Overall Purpose of Job:

1. Support the Community Safety and Corporate Resilience Manager to deliver the Newham Safety Partnership priorities to reduce crime and fear of crime, to respond to hate crime, modern day slavery and prevent, as well as other emerging priorities.
2. To lead on projects, programmes and problem solving processes to effectively improve community safety and reduce crime, working closely with partner agencies responsible for direct service delivery and drawing on best practice and local and national policy.
3. The post holder will play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of specific projects, tasks and community safety initiatives, both for the Council and for the Newham Safety Partnership (NSP), as directed by the Community Safety and Corporate Resilience Manager.
4. Work in partnership with partner services and agencies to lead, develop and implement problem solving projects to effectively reduce hate crime, increase reporting and build community resilience in Newham.
5. Take responsibility for leading cross cutting initiatives, which support the delivery of the Newham Hate Crime Strategy, Modern Day Slavery Action Plan and Prevent agenda.

• Coordinate and deliver programmes of work to respond to the matters relating to Hate Crime, Modern Slavery and Prevent.
• Develop and implement projects, campaigns and initiatives to tackle crime concerns, working with partners and engaging the community, with a focus on delivering successful outcomes and promoting community safety across
• To act as lead Community Safety Officer for specific thematic agendas including Hate Crime, Modern Day Slavery and Prevent in Newham and oversee the delivery of the borough's related strategy and action plans.
• To lead and coordinate on action plans for Newham Safety Partnership sub group(s) as required, producing papers, setting agendas, taking minutes and monitoring and reporting on progress.

EXPERIENCE:

• Significant experience developing and maintaining effective partnerships, working in collaboration with statutory and non-statutory partners to achieve shared objectives.
• Experience working directly with victims, witnesses and/or the community and the demonstrated ability to devise, coordinate and implement multi-agency and victim-led action plans to enhance safety and reduce re-victimisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of local government service provision and experience of multi-agency and partnership working and liaison.

* Knowledge, experience and understanding of policy, practice and legislation relating to crime, hate crime, modern day slavery, prevent, serious violence and crime prevention.
* An understanding of the importance of community engagement in improving the safety and security of, and improving the levels of confidence in, localities, and through what means this can be achieved.
* Significant experience developing and maintaining effective partnerships, working in collaboration with statutory and non-statutory partners to achieve shared objectives.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Community Safety Anti-Social Behaviour Officer

£37,602 - £5,564

Fixed Term until March 2027/Secondment

Full Time

Wandsworth 

We have an exciting opportunity within the Wandsworth Safer and Stronger Communities Team for three fixed term Community Safety Anti-Social Behaviour Officer roles through Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership. 

The Service works on key themes including Serious Violence, Offender Management, Anti-Social Behaviour, Neighbourhoods, Domestic Abuse, Prevent and Radicalisation and Hate Crime. 

The three new Anti-Social Behaviour Officers will work alongside our Community Safety Officers in delivering a coordinated partnership approach in our response to crime and ASB issues in the North Battersea area. These wards include but are not limited to; Battersea Park ward, Falconbrook ward, Shaftesbury and Queenstown ward and St Marys ward.

We are looking for someone who has knowledge of enforcement powers in relation to anti-social behaviour and experience in managing caseload, co-ordinating and supporting projects. You need to be able to work well under pressure, prioritise your own workload, communicate openly and honestly with your colleagues and especially your manager on capacity. We hope the candidate can bring their own initiative and any innovative ideas to this exciting new role. 

The Community Safety Anit-Social Behaviour Officer roles are fixed term until  March 2027.

Some of the duties will include:

• Intervention, Enforcement and Prevention- You will support residents experiencing ASB, provide early intervention, enforcement, and prevention work to reduce ASB in the community
• Relationships- You will need to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery, in addition to developing links with communities and voluntary organisations
• Knowledge- Do you have knowledge of Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, The ASB Crime and Policing Act 2014 and the Crime and Policing Bill 2025? This will be necessary as you will be assisting with the development of policies, processes, and procedures, to ensure that the Council is meeting its obligations
• Leadership-You will take the lead on North Battersea Community Safety Action plans and problem-solving plans and lead on wider community safety initiatives across the North Battersea area.
• Professional Development- Embracing opportunities for personal and professional growth in an ever-changing environment, you will be fostering a culture of ongoing learning within the service.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in a related subject area or equivalent through previous work experience.  

This is a fixed term full-time role for 36 hours per week. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across Wandsworth Town Hall and potentially community buildings as well as having working from home arrangements. Occasionally you may be asked to work in the evening or weekend to attend and support the team at a community forum or evening event, notice will be provided.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge of Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, The ASB Crime and Policing Act 2014 and the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 .

Experience in the use of relevant ASB tools and powers 

Understanding of multi-agency partnership working, including knowledge of panels, information sharing and data protection

Minute taking and logging actions

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of services provided

Please do not use AI for your application or presentation content.

Closing Date:   midnight on the 24th August 2025

Shortlisting Date : 25th August 2025

Interview Date: 1st – 4th September 2025

If you are successful for interview, you may also be required to put together a presentation for the panel or a scenario based test.

For an informal conversation please contact Zoe Lyons - Neighbourhoods and Criminal Justice Manager via 07971005994

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone . We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. 

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.