Job title: Team Leader Stronger Communities A bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The role:Liverpool City Council is seeking to recruit an experienced and motivated Team Leader, Safer and Stronger Communities to play a key leadership role within our Neighbourhoods and Housing Directorate.The Team Leader will provide operational leadership and strategic oversight across a range of community safety, neighbourhood management and partnership activities. The role will support the delivery of the Council Plan, Citysafe priorities and wider place-based initiatives that contribute to safer, cleaner and stronger communities.As Team Leader, Safer and Stronger Communities, you will:Lead and manage a high-performing, operational team delivering community safety and neighbourhood services across LiverpoolLead on the management of complex Anti-social behaviour cases, critical incidents and multi-agency responses where requiredDevelop and maintain effective partnerships with Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, health partners, housing providers, voluntary organisations and other key stakeholdersEnsure effective governance, performance management and reporting arrangements are in place across service areasProvide professional advice and support to senior managers, elected members and partner agenciesEnsure services are evidence-led, outcome-focused and responsive to the needs of Liverpool residentsPromote equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of service delivery, ensuring community voices are central to decision makingThe successful Team Leader will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills and a proven ability to deliver outcomes through partnership working within a complex public sector environmentYou will have a sound understanding of community safety legislation, local government governance and the challenges facing communities across LiverpoolYou will be:An experienced leader with a proven track record of managing teams and delivering high-quality servicesSkilled at building effective relationships across organisations and sectorsExperienced in programme, project and performance managementConfident in presenting information and influencing a wide range of stakeholdersKnowledgeable about community safety, neighbourhood management and partnership workingAble to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environmentPassionate about improving outcomes for Liverpool residents and communitiesOur offer to you:At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further daysAgile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exceptionPart of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC SchemeProgression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learningHealth and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease schemeFamily friendly policies with enhanced leave Discounted Gym Memberships Employee Volunteering Scheme Medicash Next steps:Closing date: midnight on Friday 11th September 2026Shortlisting date: TBCInterview date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026Interview type: Panel interview and presentation. Candidates will be required to deliver a short presentation outlining their approach to leading multi-agency community safety and neighbourhood services within Liverpool.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact [email protected] our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected] we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. 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