Town Centres Officer

Final date to receive applications: 2 February 2026

Department:
Adults & Community Services

Location:

Torbay Council

Compensation: £28,598 - £31,022 / year

If you like a role that offers variety and each working day to be different, this job is for you. We are a small unitary authority which means we can make things happen quickly and there’s always something new and interesting happening.

We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our expanding team of Town Centre Officers in addressing a range of antisocial behaviours and maintaining a safe environment for our residents, businesses and visitors. These roles play a leading part in delivery of the Council’s Operation Town Centres, which includes working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders.

We are a Council that works with its residents, communities, and partnerships – a Council that listens, supports, and empowers. There has never been a better time to work for Torbay Council. We have a real momentum building and have a shared sense of ambition.

This is a unformed and very public facing role; you will be required to have a firm but fair approach to working with individuals, challenging unacceptable behaviour whilst also addressing risk and vulnerability. You will be able to demonstrate skills in managing challenging situations, communicating with the public, retailers, and businesses, and working with a variety of others in the tactical management / resolution of ongoing issues.

Most of the time you will be spending in one of our Town Centres tackling issues proactively, whilst working closely with colleagues from across the multi-disciplinary Community Safety Department, CCTV, and key partner agencies. Being proactive, energetic, and resilient are a must. Uniform will be provided.

This post meets the requirements for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. This will show spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions which have not been filtered in line with legislation, plus any information held by local Police that is considered relevant to the role.

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For an informal chat please contact Darryn Brown on or  Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 2nd February 2026. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

• Ability to establish positive relationships and boundaries with all.
• To effectively use a range of modes of communication, depending on audience.
• Effective organisational skills, self-management and the ability to see tasks through to completion.

As this post meets the requirements of the Immigration Act 2016 (part
7), the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

• Knowledge of ASB process.
• Understanding the causes of homelessness.

• Experience of working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies.
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals.