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About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and community-focused Environmental Initiatives Coordinator to lead and support a range of environmental, volunteering and social value programmes across the borough. The role involves working closely with residents, community groups, partners and contractors to deliver projects that enhance local neighbourhoods, promote sustainability and encourage community participation. From coordinating volunteer activities and environmental campaigns to supporting allotments and food-growing initiatives, the successful candidate will play a key role in creating cleaner, greener and more vibrant communities while ensuring the delivery of meaningful social value outcomes. We are a Home Office–licensed sponsor; however, for this specific role we are not able to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. To be considered, you must already hold a form of UK work authorisation that does not require sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver a range of environmental and community initiatives, including Spring Clean, Environmental Volunteers, Allotments, London in Bloom, Bulb Giveaway and Bee-Friendly Streets programmes.
Engage residents and community groups to promote sustainable waste management and the principles of reduce, reuse and recycle through education and outreach activities.
Manage the annual Community Benefit Plan, ensuring social value commitments are delivered through contracted services.
Maintain accurate records, coordinate project schedules and volunteer events, and work collaboratively with council teams, contractors, partners and local communities.
Provide excellent customer service while supporting the development of allotments and community food-growing projects across the borough.

Requirements

Vocational qualification in relevant subject or area (preferred)
GCSEs or equivalent (required)
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (required)
Full UK driving licence and use of own transport for Council business (required)
Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks
Satisfactory declaration of interest
Satisfactory DBS check
Suitable driver’s license

Skills

Community engagement
Project coordination
Sustainability promotion
Waste management education
Customer service

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time
Permanent
Onsite

Experience Level

Education Level

GCSEs or equivalent
Vocational qualification (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

£40,182 - £42,060

Benefits

Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employer accreditation
Fair pay and conditions
Workplace well-being
Skills and progression opportunities
Diversity and recruitment support
Flexible working options considered

About the Company

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 and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.
London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunity

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff.
The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population.
We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace.
The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all.
Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.
The council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting.
The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first.
This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme.