Safer Communities Operation Manager

Role Purpose  Be responsible for both day to day service management and the development of policy and strategy within the Safer Communities Service. To be responsible for the operational delivery of an efficient, effective, and comprehensive Anti, Social Behaviour (ASB) and Statutory Nuisance, Service to protect and support residents and businesses within Lewisham. Responsibilities  Prepare reports and attend Committee where required, prepare evidence and attend courts, tribunals, public enquiries/meetings, giving evidence as required. To lead in the preparation of legal cases and evidence, and appear and give evidence as a witness at Court, Tribunal or other statutory hearing. To lead investigations and other enforcement work with regard to breaches of legislation, in compliance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), Criminal Proceedings and Investigations Act (CPIA) and Human Rights Act (HRA). To coordinate the effective response and investigation of complaints of ASB and Statutory Nuisance in the borough of Lewisham, as required by legislation and in accordance with service policy and procedures, meeting set standards and key performance indicators. To undertake consistent, proportionate, targeted, accountable and transparent enforcement action, in accordance with best practice advice and enforcement policies. This may include seizing goods, prohibitions, closures, preparing and serving statutory and fixed penalty notices, simple cautions and other legal documents, commensurate with the grade and post. To coordinate and ensure the effective delivery of a regular out of hours nuisance service. Requirements  Extensive knowledge of all relevant aspects of licensing law and statutory procedures, and licensing enforcement including PACE, RIPA and legislation governing disclosure. Experience working in housing association or council  Successful experience of leading ASB and Statutory Nuisance services, and the subsequent Enforcement including the understanding and use of legislation and how to implement national priorities. Ability to provide support and specialist technical advice to operational staff both within the team and the wider Council, on all relevant matters related to ASB and Statutory Nuisance, and the subsequent Enforcement.  An understanding of the issues and challenges facing the service both operationally and strategically. Contract  Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contract  PAYE via Umbrella  Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm  This period closes 1st November 2024 If you are interested in this position AND meet the requirements, APPLY NOW