Prevent Officer

About the Team

Located within the Community Safety Team and following retirement of our longstanding Prevent Officer we are seeking an experienced and capable individual to take the role forward and make it their own. You will have the opportunity to work independently in a unique role within an experienced and supportive team and highly engaged wider partnership. You will build upon an established area of work, which has achieved an assurance rating of “Exceeded Expectations” two years in a row, whilst helping to shape the future of Prevent activity in Warwickshire.

About the Role

You will ensure the effective implementation of the Government’s Prevent Strategy, Prevent Duty and Channel Duty in Warwickshire by coordinating the delivery of the Warwickshire Prevent Action Plan in partnership with communities, statutory partners and the voluntary sector.

Key to success will be your ability to form high functioning relationships and confidently work with partners from across Warwickshire and central Government supported by a clear understanding of Prevent legislation and best practice.

Key Requirements

• Experience working with a wide range of Statutory and Voluntary Sector partners
• Ability to understand and interpret complex a legislation framework (especially in the context of Prevent and Counter Terrorism)
• Strong Safeguarding knowledge and experience

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit : Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivupbenefits and discounts platform.

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Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

An NPPV check is required for individuals who are to be appointed due to frequent and uncontrolled access to government assets.

Closing date : midnight on 27th November

Interview date :  8th December 2025

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See  more