We are recruiting for an Environmental Services Technical Officer - Development Control to join our Environmental Services Improvement Team.

If you are passionate about the environment, committed to achieving positive outcomes, and have experience in waste and recycling planning, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will have a real and lasting impact on residents' daily lives, as well as on the environmental quality, sustainability and service delivery of new developments. You will help ensure that developments provide well-designed waste and recycling facilities that encourage reuse and recycling while meeting the needs of residents, caretakers and collection operatives.

In this role, you will:

Be the lead officer responsible for providing technical advice, knowledge and expertise on waste planning and development control matters, including the validation and rejection of non-compliant development plans and proposals.
Act as the main point of contact for developers/planners, providing waste management advice and support from the inception of a planning application through to project completion.
Work with Waste Operations teams and housing providers to inspect newly built developments and ensure that waste management facilities are fit for purpose.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

A proven track record of providing advice and guidance and making informed decisions in relation to waste planning applications.
Detailed knowledge and a strong understanding of current policy, legislation and best practice relating to waste management.
Excellent communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively across a diverse community and with a wide range of stakeholders.

Our Benefits

Competitive salary.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days, rising to 33 days after five years' service, plus bank holidays and three additional days at Christmas.
Flexible and agile working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
Staff financial support schemes, including rent deposit loans and season ticket loans.
Access to learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact: [email protected]

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.