Environmental Crime Enforcement Officers

Newham is an aspirational inner-city borough with great potential and a clear vision based on building wealth within the community. Proud to be one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs in the UK, 72% of our residents are from ethnically diverse communities, speaking over 220 languages. Home to the Olympic Park, the London Stadium and other iconic landmarks, we are the fastest growing authority in the country with a population set to rise to over 370,000 by 2023. We were also hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, which drew stark attention to long-term inequalities arising from economic disadvantage, homes occupied by multiple generations of families, underlying health issues and poor air quality.

As an Enforcement Officer, you will undertake enforcement activity in order to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour across the Borough. The work is challenging and rewarding, responding to the requests and expectations for a cleaner and safer Borough where our residents choose to live, work and stay. Proactive patrols are undertaken on foot, cycle or motor vehicle, conducting investigations and enforcement action for breaches of relevant criminal legislation. The job involves working directly with the Police, partner organisations and other council officers including those from Environmental Services, Youth Services, Planning Enforcement, Highways, Cleansing and Housing. Our overarching aim is enforcement, problem solving, behavioural change and community engagement.

Excellent communication skills are an essential part of this role together with an enthusiasm and desire to improve the Borough's environment for its residents and businesses. You must have the ability to patrol alone as well as working as a member of a team. You will undertake problem solving investigations, reassurance patrols and also join in multi-agency operations. You may face potentially confrontational situations but with your training and personal skills you will be able to resolve these successfully in a confident and understanding manner, while maintaining a high standard of ethics and professional conduct. Experience of enforcement or regulatory work is useful, however it is not essential. You will undergo a comprehensive training programme and you will be mentored through your probation period. You must have the ability to undertake a wide range of duties. You will be working outdoors in all weathers and for long periods on foot, vehicle and cycle. As part of this role you will also be required to possess a full (manual) current driving license and to pass the Council's driving test. You must also have the ability to use a range of technology including smart phones, radios and body worn cameras. Training will be provided for this equipment including the use of in house computer systems.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by here.

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.