About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Are you passionate about tackling noise nuisance and anti-social behaviour? Do you have the expertise to make a real difference in our community? If so, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Noise Enforcement Officer, you’ll play a key role in enforcing noise and nuisance legislation, ensuring we deliver the highest standards of customer care while meeting our statutory responsibilities. Working alongside management and Noise Support Officers, you’ll provide expert advice and take the lead in delivering robust enforcement action. You will be instrumental in maintaining our zero-tolerance approach to noise and anti-social behaviour, making Southwark a better place to live.
What We’re Looking For
✅ Experience providing specialist advice and guidance in at least one environmental health field related to noise
✅ A relevant degree or equivalent noise qualification
✅ Strong knowledge of environmental health and noise nuisance legislation, including PACE and criminal law
✅ Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills
✅ A full UK driving licence
We welcome applications from newly qualified officers.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dedicated team committed to improving the quality of life for residents
- Gain experience in a diverse, dynamic, and challenging environment
- Work in a supportive setting with opportunities for professional development
📩 Interested?
For more information or an informal chat, please contact:
📧 Martin Talbot – martin.talbot@southwark.gov.uk
📧 Peter Magbadelo – peter.magbadelo@southwark.gov.uk
Join us and take a stand against noise and nuisance! Apply today!
Additional details
Contract: 2 Years, Full-Time (10-week rotating shift pattern covering seven days a week)
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: Sunday 30 March 2025
Interviews: from 23rd April 2025
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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