Senior Street Warden

About the role

We are seeking an experienced community safety professional to lead our Street Warden team in the Forest of Dean. The Senior Street Warden will combine operational leadership with community engagement, enforcement, partnership working and service improvement to protect residents, businesses and visitors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day delivery of the Street Warden Service and manage a team of two.
• Tackle environmental crime, anti‑social behaviour and neighbourhood issues.
• Manage statutory services such as stray dogs, abandoned vehicles and environmental enforcement.
• Investigate complex complaints and lead enforcement action where appropriate.
• Act as an authorised Animal Welfare Inspector under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
• Oversee the Council’s CCTV service, ensuring compliance and managing contractor and body‑worn camera systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and outcomes for local communities.

Required profile

• Significant experience in community safety, environmental enforcement or a related local government service.
• Proven experience leading or supervising teams and managing operational priorities.
• Strong understanding of community safety, environmental legislation and enforcement processes.
• Experience working with partners, community organisations and statutory agencies.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Required skills

• CCTV system management
• Animal Welfare inspection