Street Warden

We are recruiting a street warden to help improve safety in Great Dunmow town centre.

Closing date: 23 October 2026

Location: Great Dunmow Town Council

Contract type: Fixed term contract (12 months) or secondment (12 months) - 1 x full time or 2 x part-time posts

Salary: £31,022 per annum full time, or pro-rata if part-time

About the role

Uttlesford Community Safety Partnership (CSP) together with Great Dunmow Town Council are seeking a proactive, community-focused individual to join Great Dunmow Town Council as a Street Warden. This role is key to improving the safety and overall environment of Dunmow town centre.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide a reassuring uniformed patrol presence in the town centre, addressing concerns such as anti-social behaviour and environmental crime through patrols, proactive relationship building and working closely with partner agencies including Police and the District Council. As a Street Warden you will become a valued and flexible resource, supporting council aims to make Great Dunmow a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

As a Street Warden, you will actively focus on addressing concerns around ASB, Crime and Environmental Crime by patrolling specific geographical locations within the town and getting to know the local community. You will play a key role in improving the quality of life for residents. Collaborating closely with key partners, local businesses and residents.

You will need to have a UK driving licence and access to a car.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check being carried out.

How to apply

For an informal discussion please contact Uttlesford District Council Communities Team by email to [email removed] or telephone [phone removed]

Apply

Please send a CV demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
Email to: [email removed]
Post to: Community Safety, Uttlesford District Council, London Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4ER
 

Further details

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Purpose of the role

To support the council's commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming town centre, and reducing the fear of crime through a consistent and visible presence.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• conduct high-visibility patrols within Great Dunmow
• support other agencies with evidence gathering for Anti-Social Behaviour and environmental offences.
• provide reassurance to members of the public
• address anti-social behaviour and environmental offences
• issue Fixed Penalty Notices where appropriate
• work closely with partner agencies

Who are we looking for

You should have a strong commitment to community well-being and possess a passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of residents. This individual will thrive in a role that requires proactive engagement and adaptability to varying challenges in a dynamic environment. You will see yourself as a vital resource for the community.

An ideal candidate should also be confident in conflict management.

Benefits

The benefit package for this post includes:

• competitive salary
• generous annual leave
• generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• very flexible shift working pattern
• free parking
• employee well-being support and staff discounts
• opportunities for further development and training through Certified Courses

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Role profile

Find more information about this job in the Street Warden role profile (PDF, 173 KB).

Closing date and interviews

Closing date for completed applications is: 11:59pm on 23 October 2026.

Short-listing: Monday 26 October 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 2 November 2026