London Borough of Richmond and Wandsworth - Director of Public Protection

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership

Salary: c £130,000

Driving safer, stronger, and more resilient communities across two London boroughs

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership brings together the strengths of two ambitious London boroughs to deliver essential services and drive innovation in local government. We are now seeking a dynamic senior leader to take a pivotal role shaping safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.

You will act as the councils’ lead advisor on public protection, driving strategic direction across community safety, violence reduction, VAWG, Prevent, CCTV and control room operations, emergency planning, and the Regulatory Services Partnership.

As a visible and collaborative leader you will lead Community Safety Partnerships, champion evidence-based and place-based approaches, build strong multi-agency relationships, oversee major budgets, and inspire high-performing teams.

If you bring ambition, collaboration, and a commitment to public value, we’d welcome a conversation.

Please download the Candidate Briefing Pack for further information.

Contact: Pete John on 07701 305617 or email: pete.john@penna.com or Ali Tasker on 07514 724114 or email: ali.tasker@penna.com

Role closing date: 11:59pm, Monday 19th January 2026.

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