Environmental Initiatives Officer in Walthamstow

Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest

Salary: SO2 £40,182 - £42,060

Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

Working hours per week: 36

Application Deadline: 11/09/2026

About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.

About the role: We are seeking a proactive and community-focused Environmental Initiatives Coordinator to lead and support a range of environmental, volunteering and social value programmes across the borough. The role involves working closely with residents, community groups, partners and contractors to deliver projects that enhance local neighbourhoods, promote sustainability and encourage community participation. From coordinating volunteer activities and environmental campaigns to supporting allotments and food-growing initiatives, the successful candidate will play a key role in creating cleaner, greener and more vibrant communities while ensuring the delivery of meaningful social value outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver a range of environmental and community initiatives, including Spring Clean, Environmental Volunteers, Allotments, London in Bloom, Bulb Giveaway and Bee-Friendly Streets programmes.
• Engage residents and community groups to promote sustainable waste management and the principles of reduce, reuse and recycle through education and outreach activities.
• Manage the annual Community Benefit Plan, ensuring social value commitments are delivered through contracted services.
• Maintain accurate records, coordinate project schedules and volunteer events, and work collaboratively with council teams, contractors, partners and local communities.
• Provide excellent customer service while supporting the development of allotments and community food-growing projects across the borough.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Vocational qualification in relevant subject or area (preferred)
• GCSEs or equivalent (required)
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (required)
• Full UK driving licence and use of own transport for Council business (required)

Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role:

• Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;
• Satisfactory declaration of interest;
• This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/or vulnerable adults;
• Satisfactory DBS check;
• Suitable driver’s license;

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population.

Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Paul Sammut Acting Head of Parks and Open Spaces at paul.sammut@walthamforest.gov.uk. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk.