London Borough of Waltham Forest
Senior ASB Officer - Internal Applicants Only
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Senior ASB Officer - Internal Applicants Only
Internal Applicants Only – Senior Anti-Social Behaviour Officer
Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Key Details
- Salary: PO5 – £52,194 - £55,323
- Contract Type: Full time – Fixed term secondment (6 months)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Application Deadline: 16/07/2026
- Proposed Interview Date(s): To be confirmed (TBC)
- Reference: 2199
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
- Commercially minded
We are committed to meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.
London Borough of Waltham Forest prides itself as one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers, showcasing our commitment to:
- Fair pay and conditions
- Workplace well-being
- Skills and progression
- Diversity and recruitment
About the Role
We’re looking to recruit a Senior Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Officer (for a secondment/acting-up opportunity) to join the Council’s ASB team. We require a motivated and dedicated officer with:
- A penetrative commitment to quality community safety services
- Relevant qualifications and/or experience
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- A pragmatic and flexible approach
For more details: Download the Role Profile.
Key Responsibilities
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Management and Supervision
- Regular supervisory responsibilities over staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
- Manage staff competencies and ensure case management excellence.
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Leadership in ASB
- Lead high-level interventions such as Civil Injunctions, Criminal Behaviour Orders, and Premises Closure Orders.
- Manage complex ASB cases involving interventions, mediation, and support for colleagues.
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Legal and Court Engagement
- Work with the legal team to progress cases through courts, including:
- Taking witness statements
- Compiling evidence bundles
- Attending hearings
- Presenting cases in court
- Work with the legal team to progress cases through courts, including:
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Investigations and Enforcement
- Conduct comprehensive investigations into anti-social behaviour claims.
- Seek resolutions via low-level interventions/ASB remedies.
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Inter-agency Coordination
- Liaise with:
- Police and neighbourhood officers
- Selective Licensing Team
- Community Safety and other relevant agencies
- Liaise with:
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Case Management
- Maintain up-to-date case management documentation.
- Monitor and enforce ASB interventions in the borough.
- Conduct regular case reviews with other ASB officers.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Expertise in applying the full range of ASB powers under the Anti-social behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 in a local authority context.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation: ASBP Act 2014, environmental crime, noise, and nuisance guidelines.
- Experience in monitoring service providers and compiling data for performance reports.
- Leadership in successful enforcement operations with partners.
- Proven ability to prepare and present cases for legal proceedings.
- Represent senior management effectively and supervise staff.
Terms and Conditions
- Satisfactory employment references
- Satisfactory declaration of interest
- Adherence to safer recruitment practices (work with children and/or vulnerable adults)
- Satisfactory DBS check
- Suitable driving licence required
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their applications online, including:
- A tailored application detailing their skills and experience relevant to this vacancy.
We encourage early applications due to the risk of early vacancy closure.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough that values equality and inclusion. The Council:
- Enforces statutory duties on race, gender, and disability equality.
- Adheres to best practice for age, faith, and sexual orientation equity.
- Has four key equality objectives:
- Ensuring promoting equality of opportunity
- Opposing discrimination and disadvantage
- Workforce representation that reflects the local community
- Delivering fair, accessible, excellent services to all residents
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
- Anonymous shortlisting policies to reduce prospective biases in recruitment.
- A two-stage internal process for roles graded up to and including scale SO2, including candidates self-identifying as disabled under the Disability Confident scheme.
For inquiries regarding flexible working, discuss during your interview or contact Temitayo Oketunji, ASB Team Manager at temitayo.oketunji@walthamforest.gov.uk.
Additional Support and Information
- Visit the Council’s career page for more benefits.
- Contact Information
- Application queries: temitayo.oketunji@walthamforest.gov.uk
- Technical help: recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk
- Disability support: Email for alternative application arrangements.
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