Street Environment Officer

Contractual Hours: 40.7 hours per week
Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Core Hours (7 hours per day paid): Monday – Friday (inclusive) 06:30 – 14:30, 14:00 – 22:00 (every 7th week) – please see Job description for further details

Help keep London clean, safe and thriving

The City of London Corporation is looking for a committed and resilient Street Environment Officer (Shift pattern) to help deliver a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable street environment in the Square Mile. This is more than a frontline role – it’s an opportunity to contribute directly to improving quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors in one of the world’s most unique urban environments.

About the role

You will be part of a proactive enforcement and monitoring team, operating in a dynamic, public-facing role. Lone working is a key part of this position, as is covering night shifts and weekends as required by a structured rota (night shift work is essential and non-negotiable and will include weekends).

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring the performance of waste collection, recycling, and cleansing contracts
• All aspects of enforcing environmental regulations and issuing Formal Notices and Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), this will include face to face in person enforcement action.
• Responding to out-of-hours public statutory nuisance complaints (e.g. noise, waste, illegal trading)
• Promoting responsible waste management with businesses and residents
• Carrying out inspections of public conveniences and reporting defects
• Recording and reporting incidents using body-worn video and digital tools
• Working with the police, housing teams, and other stakeholders on enforcement and partnership initiatives

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a reliable, confident, and public-service-driven individual who can work independently and stay calm under pressure.

Essential:

• Experience in regulatory enforcement or street scene/environmental services
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
• Comfortable lone working (including night and weekend working) and dealing with challenging situations face-to-face
• Good IT literacy and experience using reporting systems
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

• Class 2 HGV Licence
• Keep Britain Tidy Enforcement Academy and Institute of Acoustics certification
• Understanding of statutory frameworks relating to noise, litter, and waste management

Why join the City of London Corporation?

• To be part of a team providing a high-impact role at the heart of one of the world’s most iconic cities
• Work in a diverse, professional, and forward-thinking team
• The opportunity for continuous training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits, including pension and generous holiday entitlement
• A chance to contribute directly to civic pride and environmental responsibility

Please note:

• Night shift availability is mandatory and non-negotiable
• Lone working, including at night and on weekends, is a routine part of this role

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Closing date: 23:59pm on 1 October 2026

For further information or to apply, please click the apply button.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV1453if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.