Enforcement Officer

This post attracts a Market Supplement of £5,878 (subject to annual review)

This post will include working on a rota which will be days, nights and weekends

An exciting and challenging position as a Community Safety and Enforcement Officer within our Community Safety, Enforcement and Business Regulation Service is available on a permanent basis.

As a Community Safety and Hackney Enforcement Officer, you will provide a visible uniformed presence across the borough and also be deployed on an area basis to understand and address localised problems, challenging and changing behaviours to contribute to the achievement of the Mayor’s priorities and the Council’s corporate objectives. You will be part of a broader and more inclusive service and will be responsible for undertaking enforcement action in line with legislation and Council Policies and Procedures, which may include but not be limited to the issuing of formal notices, fixed penalties, cautions and prosecution action.

The post holder will undertake a wide range of duties in relation to community safety, Anti-Social Behaviour, Licensing (Premises, Alcohol and Highways), street scene and enviro crime including noise abatement, environmental enforcement (Fly-tipping, Graffiti, Flyposting, and Littering etc.) and wider general public realm enforcement as required.

You will need a proactive approach, be driven and have excellent communication skills. Further, you will be required to successfully pass security vetting through enhanced DBS checks, local police intelligence checks, and Community Safety.

Accreditation Scheme and Metropolitan Police Service Security Clearance at the CTC (Counter-Terrorism Check) level.

You must be able to undertake duties working on a shift basis including night work and work in a wide variety of weather conditions.

We need someone with experience of dealing with environmental crime and anti-social behaviour, preferably within a public sector background. To thrive in this role, you should be used to working in partnership with the Met Police and other partners. You should be a confident communicator, able to handle sensitive issues and engage vulnerable people.

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.

Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn’t stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2026 (22:59)

Interview and assessment date: W/C 14 September 2026

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud. In order to achieve this, we are seeking individuals who embody our “PROUD” values: Purpose and Respect, where we foster belonging through active inclusion, kindness, and open dialogue; Ownership, where we champion proactive collaboration and accountability for our shared success; and Unity and Diversity, where we work as one Council to break down silos and champion anti-racist behavior.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk