Town Centre Co-ordinator

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of Croydon Council for a Town Centre Coordinator.

Contract Details:

• Type: Temporary initially for 6 months
• Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Location: Bernard Weatherill House, Croydon
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
• Pay: £32.27 per hour PAYE or £43.04 per hour Umbrella

Adecco are currently recruiting for an experienced and organised Town Centre Coordinator to support the delivery of community safety initiatives across the borough. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced multi-agency environment, helping to coordinate projects and partnerships focused on reducing crime and anti-social behaviour in hotspot areas.

The successful candidate will work closely with council departments, police, probation services, fire services, community groups and external stakeholders to support the delivery of the Community Safety Strategy and Violence Reduction initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinating town centre and hotspot action plans across the borough
* Organising and supporting multi-agency meetings and partnership forums
* Taking accurate minutes and tracking actions to ensure delivery against agreed timescales
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners
* Supporting the Violence Reduction Network with research, reporting and project coordination
* Coordinating services targeting hotspot locations and community safety priorities
* Commissioning and overseeing contracts, service level agreements and funding protocols
* Supporting funding applications and monitoring financial and outcome reporting
* Ensuring compliance with GDPR, data protection and information governance requirements
* Preparing briefing papers, reports and presentations for stakeholders and meetings
* Providing administrative and coordination support to community safety programmes

Candidate Requirements:
* Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
* Experience working within a partnership, community safety or public sector environment
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced setting
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across agencies
* Experience coordinating meetings, taking minutes and monitoring action plans
* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
* Knowledge of community safety legislation including the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
* Good understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
* Flexibility to occasionally attend evening meetings where required

Please note:
* A Standard DBS check will be required for this position.

If you are passionate about community safety and have experience working within partnership environments, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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