Director of Enforcement, Regulatory Services and Community Safety

Shape a Safer, Stronger Future for Barking and Dagenham

Salary: £105,363 – £118,559

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham – London’s Growth Opportunity

Barking and Dagenham is a borough on the rise. With a proud, diverse community and a bold vision for the future, we are at the forefront of transformation in London. As one of the capital’s biggest growth opportunities, we are attracting significant investment and driving inclusive regeneration that delivers for all.

Now, we’re looking for a senior leader to help us build a safer, more resilient borough.

The Role

As Director of Enforcement, Regulatory Services and Community Safety, you will lead a wide-ranging portfolio that plays a critical role in safeguarding our and improving their quality of life. This is a strategic leadership role with operational influence – guiding enforcement, regulatory and community safety services and shaping the delivery of our Community Safety Strategy.

Key priorities will include:

Leading and delivering a proactive, intelligence-led approach to crime prevention and community reassurance; Driving innovation and efficiency across services, leveraging technology and new ways of working; Fostering effective partnerships to reduce anti-social behaviour, tackle youth crime, and protect vulnerable ; Inspiring a high-performing, collaborative workforce that reflects our borough’s values.

We’re looking for a resilient, forward-thinking professional with substantial senior leadership experience in community safety, enforcement or regulatory services. You will bring a strong partnership ethos, a commitment to innovation, and a focus on evidence-led impact.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a council that’s bold, ambitious and committed to positive change. We offer:

A supportive and inclusive culture that values new ideas and collaborative leadership; A strong commitment to flexible and hybrid working; The chance to make a lasting impact at scale in one of London’s most exciting boroughs.

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to be in the office a minimum of three days per week. There may also be occasional travel within or beyond the borough. We are committed to supporting reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion, please contact our retained consultants at Penna:

Andrew Tromans: andrew.tromans@penna.com | 07805 226301 Ali Tasker: ali.tasker@penna.com | 07514 728114

To download a candidate briefing pack, please click apply now.