Part-Time Partnerships Intervention Officer (Temporary Post to Cover Maternity Leave)
Chief Executives Directorate
(Temporary post to cover maternity leave for initially 6 months)
£25,694 – 28,203 per annum, pro rata
28 hours per week
Newcastle Borough Council has a temporary, part-time opportunity within the Partnerships Team for Partnerships Interventions Officer.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated individual, to support the Partnerships Manager by developing approaches to deal with key community safety challenges in the Borough, in conjunction with a range of partner organisations from the public, private, voluntary and community sectors.
The role will act as the lead officer for the Borough Council, to deliver priorities as agreed by the Newcastle Partnership – tackling crime and disorder, in particular but not limited to, anti-social behaviour and gangs and youth violence in the Borough through innovative and outcome-focused approaches.
You will need to be a well organised team player with a creative mind and excellent problem solving skills, who is capable of working well under their own initiative.
You will have a good working knowledge of community safety and more specifically anti-social behaviour and gangs and youth violence, with a high level of confidence and integrity.
You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills and be able to demonstrate that you have experience of dealing effectively and professionally with a wide range of internal and external customers and partners. You should be IT literate and have a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A* - C (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
Previous experience of working in a partnerships or multi agency environment and in delivering projects is essential. You will need a current valid driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use that you are prepared to use for work purposes. Occasional out of hours working may be required.
We welcome applications from all organisations and a secondment opportunity will be considered with support from your current employer.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Sarah Moore, Partnerships Manager on 01782 742496.
Previous applicants need not apply.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, as such, appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.
Closing date: Wednesday, 8 February 2017
Interview date: Friday, 17 February 2017
You can download an application form as a PDF (173kb) or Word Document (1mb) and email to
You can also download a Job Description (pdf 78kb), Person Specification (pdf 80kb), Recruitment Statement (pdf 126kb) and Guidance Notes (pdf 170kb)
You can also contact Human Resources on 01782 742265 (24hrs) or email us at quoting post ref no PIO17.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The Council is also committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.