Neighbourhood Warden


Company:	Erewash Borough Council
Salary:	£29,071 to £31,015 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ilkeston, DE7 4RA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

Join Our Team as a Neighbourhood Warden!

Environmental and Community Services Directorate - Operational Services – Making a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about creating cleaner, safer communities? Do you thrive outdoors and enjoy engaging with the public? We have an exciting opportunity for a Neighbourhood Warden to join our dedicated team within Operational Services based at Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

As a Neighbourhood Warden, you will be at the forefront of environmental enforcement and community engagement. Your role will be vital in promoting responsible behaviour, investigating environmental offences, and taking legal action where necessary.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Influencing positive behaviour and enforcing environmental laws

• Investigating fly tipping, abandoned vehicles, and other environmental crimes

• Issuing Fixed Penalty Notices and attending magistrates’ court when required

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions to serve the community

Benefits of Working for Us

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:

• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year

• Free workplace car parking within the Borough

• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development

• Family friendly flexible and hybrid working policies available

• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions

• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme

• Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re assertive, community-minded, and ready to take on a varied and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and help shape a cleaner, safer neighbourhood for everyone.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS)

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