Job Description

Salary - Grade
GBP 41,580 to 42,861 41580 - SO2
Contract Type
Permanent
Contracted Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week
DBS Required
No
Department
Climate, Homes and Economy
Service
Public Realm
Closing date
13/07/2025

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.



Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide.



An opportunity has arisen for a permanent position of Supervisor within the Environmental Operational activities across Refuse, Recycling, Street Cleansing, Estates, Gully Clearance, Winter Maintenance, Markets, Graffiti Removal,Internal Estate Cleansing, Bulky Waste collections including unregulated waste, hazardous wastes and Weed Control, including all other services connected with the work that Environmental Operations undertake.



Initially the post holder will be working within refuse and recycling although this will be subject to change depending on service needs.



Post holders will be expected to cover day, evening, and night shifts as directed by Line Managers, and to take part in the weekend working rota, as well as bank holidays and special events. Previous experience in delivering a high standard of work with a good level of customer service and of productivity is essential, along with the ability to work well under pressure and deal with difficult situations.



We need team players who can organise, motivate, inspire, and problem-solve. You will be a good communicator with the required skills to support staff and residents when needed. Successful candidates must demonstrate that they have the ability to succeed in this role and the potential, given time, training, and support, to progress in the organisation. You should be flexible, reliable, dependable, and fully committed to delivering quality services, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality work and problem-solving.

The post holder is required to hold a full UK driving licence with no more than three penalty points.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London's most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It's one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.



If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.



As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.


If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.

As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Closing date for applications

:

13 July

2025 (22.59)

Interview and assessment date

:

W/C 28 July

2025

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.



Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.



The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk