Community Protection Task Force Officer

Full time, permanent.

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council. 

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the City.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the Redbridge Community Protection Task Force. The team is responsible for tacking unlawful street activity such as begging, street drinking and prostitution. We work together with our partners to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour across the borough. Using a range of skills and tools the team delivers the Councils Statutory functions in relation to Anti-Social Behaviour prevention and enforcement The successful candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to work with different partners, have experience of front line enforcement work and have the ability to build stronger relationships with local communities.

We are looking  to recruit a permanent Community Protection Task Force officer who is self-motivated and is ready to work in a high-profile busy team. The successful candidates must have experience in an enforcement role and be able to demonstrate this from the recruitment process. We are looking for experienced officer who can use their problem-solving skills to get results and bring some fresh ideas to local challenges.

You must have a full UK driving licence and be prepared to work on shift basis covering some evenings and weekend, this attracts a 16% shift allowance.

To apply for this post, you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and cover letter.

Ambitious for Redbridge

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.