Sam Knight
Andover,Hampshire
Summary
Specialist Community Safety professional with nearly 20 years of experience in numerous local government operational and strategic roles. Particular specialism in Anti-social behaviour, crime and disorder as well as Community Engagement.
Strong project management, grant funding delivery and budgetary oversight. Forward-thinking policy team member dedicated to meeting changing needs with proactive policy changes. Experienced in managing multi-disciplinary teams, compiling reports and presenting findings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Community Safety Partnership Manager
Swindon Borough Council
Swindon, Wiltshire
02.2024 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership for the Community Safety Partnership (CSP), developing and implementing a shared vision and strategy.
- Ensure CSP operates within legal, policy, and regulatory frameworks, and stays informed of updates in government policy, community safety best practices, and safeguarding.
- Manage CSP resources, budgets, and external funding opportunities, aligning them with strategic priorities and ensuring effective governance.
- Lead the development, monitoring, and implementation of CSP Strategic Plans, Business Plans, and Annual Reports, emphasising collaboration among partner agencies.
- Develop and oversee the CSP's Performance and Quality Assurance framework, ensuring high-quality service and community safety standards.
- Manage and chair CSP meetings, sub-groups, and project-specific task forces (e.g., Domestic Homicide Reviews), and facilitate reporting to relevant boards.
- Promote effective communication and professional development across partner agencies, supporting CSP goals through learning, information governance, and public outreach.
Community Safety Development Manager
Swindon Borough Council
Swindon, Wiltshire
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Support the development and implementation of the Performance and Quality Assurance Strategy for the Community Safety Partnership (CSP), including quality assurance activities and reporting.
- Lead or participate in community safety initiatives, including local domestic homicide reviews, and prepare reports and action plans.
- Provide training and promote community engagement, incorporating feedback from Swindon's community, including adults, children, and professionals.
- Contribute to annual reports based on performance outcomes, audits, and quality assurance processes, and provide advice on improvement areas.
- Develop and promote CSP learning, development, and engagement strategies in collaboration with partner agencies.
- Chair sub-groups as needed and support the Strategic Partnership Manager in advancing CSP priorities and preparing for inspections.
Community Engagement Officer (Community Safety)
Test Valley Borough Council
Andover, Hampshire
02.2016 - 10.2022
- Coordinate and co-chair monthly multi-agency meetings for discussing victims, vulnerable and perpetrators of anti-social behaviour.
- Project manage community safety multi-agency projects and initiatives.
- Working with elected members and community leaders in problem solving forums.
Anti-Social behaviour officer
Test Valley Borough Council
Andover, Hampshire
02.2012 - 02.2016
- Responded to complaints of anti-social behaviour, building case files to take to court.
- Managing casework of victims and perpetrators of anti-social behaviour.
- Work closely with partnership agencies in the Community Safety Partnership.
Neighbourhood warden
Test Valley Borough Council
Andover, Hampshire
02.2008 - 02.2012
- Be the eyes and ears in the community visibly patrolling a geographical area.
- Work with other agencies in joint operations.
- Signpost members of the public to support services.
- Carry out enforcement activity under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme.
Trainee Neighbourhood warden
Test Valley Borough Council
Andover, Hampshire
02.2005 - 02.2008
- Be the eyes and ears in the community visibly patrolling a geographical area.
- Work with other agencies in joint operations.
- Signpost members of the public to support services.
- Carry out enforcement activity under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme.
- Complete NVQ Level 2 in Neighbourhood wardening.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Senior Leadership Apprenticeship Level 7
Gloucester University
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 01.2024 -
BTEC Level 5 - Community Safety Management for Managers
Work based
Andover, Hampshire 01.2018 - 03.2019
BTEC Level 3 - Community Safety Management for Practitioners
Work based
Andover, Hampshire 03.2017 - 07.2017
Skills
- Project management
- Managing high performing multi-disciplined teams
- Strategy and policy development
- Budgetary and management of complex large grants
- Community Safety specialist
Timeline
Strategic Community Safety Partnership Manager
Swindon Borough Council
02.2024 - Current
Master of Business Administration - Senior Leadership Apprenticeship Level 7
Gloucester University
01.2024 -
Community Safety Development Manager
Swindon Borough Council
10.2022 - 02.2024
BTEC Level 5 - Community Safety Management for Managers
Work based
01.2018 - 03.2019
BTEC Level 3 - Community Safety Management for Practitioners
Work based
03.2017 - 07.2017
Community Engagement Officer (Community Safety)
Test Valley Borough Council
02.2016 - 10.2022
Anti-Social behaviour officer
Test Valley Borough Council
02.2012 - 02.2016
Neighbourhood warden
Test Valley Borough Council
02.2008 - 02.2012
Trainee Neighbourhood warden
Test Valley Borough Council
02.2005 - 02.2008
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