Location
London Borough of Sutton, The Old Rectory, Festival Walk, Carshalton

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£38,256 per annum

About the Role
The Community Safety Coordinator will provide essential administrative support to the Community Safety Team, also known as the Safer Sutton Partnership. This small, dedicated team is co-located at Sutton Police Station and the Civic Offices and operates within the Targeted Early Help & Integrated Support Service under Sutton Children's Services - People Directorate. The role involves attending meetings both virtually and in person to record minutes, managing invites, agendas, and distributing minutes to ensure smooth communication and coordination across the team and partner organisations. The Community Safety Team works closely with the Metropolitan Police and other partners to enhance safety for residents and visitors within the London Borough of Sutton.

About the Borough
The London Borough of Sutton is located less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Situated in zone 5 with excellent transport links, Sutton offers award-winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing, and excellent schools. The borough is known for high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, delivering quality services while addressing financial challenges and involving residents in key local issues and high street developments.
Sutton is investing heavily in the health, wellbeing, and education of its residents and future generations, as outlined in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. Home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton is developing the London Cancer Hub, aiming to become the world’s leading life-science district specialising in cancer research and treatment. This vision is expected to create approximately 13,000 jobs and contribute £1.2 billion annually to the UK economy.
The borough is also focused on regeneration, including new homes and schools, and is committed to supporting vulnerable groups to maintain independence while balancing support and independent living.
The Council is a key player in the South London Partnership, collaborating with four other outer south west London boroughs on strategic growth, regeneration, and investment to improve services and spaces for residents, making Sutton a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Our Offer to You
We are committed to nurturing talent and supporting your career development in a friendly, collaborative environment. Your ideas and contributions will be encouraged and supported by a dynamic and experienced management team.
Benefits include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption, and dependents leave
- Two volunteering days per year
- Flexible working arrangements through the Smarter Working Scheme (role dependent)
- Adjustable and agile working using Google Chromebooks
- Access to a learning and development portal with a range of courses
- Discounts at local shops, restaurants, gyms, and leisure centres
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
- Zip car scheme
- Confidential health, wellbeing, and counselling support

Experience
Proven experience in minute taking for a variety of meetings is essential. Experience working within administrative roles supporting multi-agency teams or community safety environments is desirable.

About you
You will have excellent minute-taking skills and strong written communication abilities. Proficiency in computer skills is required, with experience using Google systems considered desirable. You should be organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are mandated for this role; however, relevant administrative or secretarial qualifications would be advantageous.