The Role
The Community Safety Coordinator will support Leitrim Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) in its work to bring together a diverse group of agencies and residents to engage in joint planning and coordination of services for the community. A main focus will be the design and delivery of community safety projects in the relevant local authority area. The successful candidate will be a key driving force for the work of Leitrim LCSP. They will coordinate an office, which will act as a hub for the local community in relation to community safety. The Community Safety Coordinator will act as a support to community members to identify local priorities and access relevant services, as well as assisting Leitrim LCSP in drafting and delivering on a local community safety plan. The Community Safety Coordinator will manage the work of the Community Safety Administrator and will be responsible for the day to day running of the community safety activities for Leitrim LCSP. The role is diverse and multifaceted, and the learnings from the pilots have demonstrated that the successful candidate should: demonstrate the ability to engage positively with a diverse range of individuals; have proven experience in developing and managing relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders; demonstrate a proven ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines; demonstrate the ability to work in a community setting with a wide variety of organisations, services and groups; demonstrate strong leadership skills, sound judgement, self-motivation and strong interpersonal skills; have confidence to work on their own initiative; have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
The Qualifications
1. Character: Each candidate shall be of good character. 2. Health: Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Citizenship: Candidates for any of the above panels must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA); the EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. 4. Education, Training, Experience: candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application form: (i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics), or (ii) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, or (iv) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff
Desirable Requirements: It is desirable that each candidate shall: (a) (i) Hold a recognised NFQ Level 7 qualification in sociology, social policy, law, public health or similar; OR (ii) Have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant professional experience. (b) Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a project coordinator or similar role, and (c) Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in communications, outreach or similar. (d) Have a good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. (e) Experience in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage: Local community development, Public Health, Criminal Justice System, Communications; a demonstrated ability in programme delivery. The Ideal Candidate shall have: a good understanding of community development processes and principles; a clear understanding of the wider environment of community safety across the community, voluntary and statutory sectors; the ability to work on several projects simultaneously; the ability to develop and implement communications plans, including the use of social media; the ability to positively contribute to and lead change; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; excellent planning and organisational abilities; the ability to administer and oversee programme funding; a high degree of motivation and resilience; a high level of discretion and professional integrity; the ability to evaluate information from a number of sources, make effective decisions and problem solve in a timely manner.
Competencies for the Post
Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates:
Management & Change: Ability to think and act strategically to ensure functional responsibility is properly aligned with corporate policies and strategies; Clear understanding of political reality and context of the local authority; Awareness of current local government issues, priorities, concerns and future direction; Ability to translate corporate policies and objectives into operational plans and outputs; Develops and maintains positive and productive professional relationships both internally and externally to the local authority; Effectively manages change, fosters a culture of creativity and overcomes resistance to change.
Delivering Results: Develops operational and team plans having regard to corporate priorities, operational objectives and available resources; Acts decisively and makes timely, informed and effective decisions and shows good judgement and balance in making decisions and recommendations; Ability to initiate, develop and deliver programmes and projects and to work to strict deadlines; Allocates resources effectively to deliver on operational plans; Pinpoints critical information and addresses issues logically; Establishes high quality service and customer care standards; Identifies and achieves efficiencies; Ensures compliance with legislation, regulation and procedures.
Leading, Motivating and Managing Performance: Ability to build and lead a positive, diverse and productive team effectively; Leads, motivates and engages stakeholders to achieve quality results and to deliver on programme objectives; Strong organisational skills including meeting facilitation and administration; Effectively manages performance and identifies and manages conflict; Understands effective communications and actively listens to others; Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to foster and maintain productive working relationships within the organisation and with relevant stakeholders externally.
Personal Effectiveness: Knowledge of the structure and functions of local government including community services; Knowledge and understanding of the concept of Local Community Safety Partnerships and the role of the Community Safety Coordinator; Experience of advocating practical approaches and solutions to community issues; Takes initiative and is creative in approaching the delivery of objectives; Maintains a positive, constructive and enthusiastic attitude to the role; Manages time and workload effectively and remains calm under pressure; Commitment to integrity & good public service values; Political awareness.
The Principal Terms and Conditions
The Office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. A panel will be formed from which permanent Community Safety Coordinator vacancies arising during the lifetime of the panel (12 months) may be filled.
1. Duties: The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made, under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary nature as are required, including deputising for other officers; the Community Safety Coordinator will work under the direction and control of the Senior Executive Officer, Community or such other officer as may be designated. The post may include duties such as: supporting the establishment and work of the LCSP, coordinating the development of a work plan, supporting engagement of community members, acting as a focal point for community safety, developing and delivering local community safety projects and communications strategy, engaging stakeholders, mapping statutory agencies and community organisations, data collection and reporting, ensuring record systems, preparing reports, organizing events, managing the Community Safety Administrator, managing expenditure and petty cash, and other duties as assigned. The post may require flexibility and may involve duties outside standard hours.
2. Salary: The salary scale for the post of Community Safety Coordinator (Administrative Officer Analogous), applicable from 1st October 2024, is within the range: €58,252–€73,185 (LSI1) and €75,728 (LSI2). Entry point will be determined in accordance with relevant Circulars. Further details provided as applicable.
3. Residence: The holder shall reside in the district or within a reasonable distance and may be reassigned as required by Leitrim County Council.
4. Probation: There shall be a probation period of one year, extendable at the Chief Executive’s discretion, with ongoing assessments. Termination or continuation of employment will be in accordance with probation terms.
5. Annual Leave: 30 days per annum; leave year aligned to calendar year.
6. Working Hours: Standard 35-hour week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility around hours, evening and weekend work may arise. Hours recorded as per the Organisation of Working Time Act; clocking system used.
7. Superannuation: Details of public service pension schemes and employee contributions apply as described in the posting.
8. Retirement Age: Provisions align with the Single Public Service Pension Scheme; compulsory retirement age and relevant provisions noted where applicable.
9. Pension Abatement: If an appointee has a prior Civil or Public Service pension, abatement may apply in accordance with the relevant Act.
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