Head of Community Safety

As the new Head of Community Safety you will be responsible for the effective leadership and delivery of Community Safety services; that include, Anti-Social Behaviour, Environmental Crime, CCTV services, Civil Parking Enforcement and the local aspects of the Contest and Prevent national strategies. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in Darlington. You will work closely with our partners, including the police and neighbouring authorities, building strong relationships that support community resilience and promote safety across the borough. Therefore, you will require the proven credentials to build relationships with key stakeholders and organisations across the borough and wider region. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative individual with the right experience, skills and knowledge and a proven track record of delivery in a Community Safety field.

Darlington is a market town in the North East of England, with a population nearing 110,000. A town with a rich industrial heritage, in 1825 Darlington gave the world the passenger steam trains, and today we are a town that marries that heritage with a modern, vibrant and growing economy Located on the East Coast Mainline and being adjacent to the motorway network, Darlington is extremely accessible by both road and rail, making it an attractive place to live and work with access to rich countryside, the River Tees and the coast on the doorstep. A proud and innovative town, Darlington is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club