Community Warden

Civic Recruitment Limited; Rugby; On-site; GBP 11,021,000 - 13,776,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Community Warden for a 5-month contract based in Rugby, Warwickshire. You will conduct enforcement patrols, deter anti-social behaviour, and promote lawful activity to keep the area cleaner, greener, and safer.

The role involves routine patrols on foot, cycle, and vehicle, issuing notices, handling envirocrime, and supporting court proceedings. A DBS check and full UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at minimum grade C/4 or higher.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience in local government or similar environment; ability to handle conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine proactive and intelligence-led patrols on foot, cycle and vehicle across the borough.
• Issue Fixed Penalty Notices, Penalty Charge Notices and Public Space Protection Orders.
• Deal with breaches including littering, parking contraventions, fly-tipping, dog control, noise and licensing issues.
• Maintain notebooks in a PACE-compliant manner and prepare statements for magistrates' court.
• Attend court to present evidence as a witness when required.
• Assist with eviction processes for illegal encampments.
• Report environmental defects and provide emergency responses to health and safety reports.

Skills

Conflict handling

Envirocrime investigation

Local government experience

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C/4+)

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 12/10/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 0-1 year

City Rugby

Province Warwickshire

Postal Code CV212RR

Job Description

5 Months Contract with a local authority

Summary

• We are seeking a Community Warden to carry out enforcement patrols and deter anti-social behaviour. You will encourage good behaviour and compliance with legislation to make the area cleaner, greener, and safer.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine proactive and intelligence-led patrols on foot, cycle, and vehicle in all weathers across the borough.
• Issue Fixed Penalty Notices, Penalty Charge Notices, and Public Space Protection Orders.
• Deal with public breaches including littering, parking contraventions, fly-tipping, dog control, noise/smoke nuisance, and licensing investigations.
• Keep accurate, PACE-compliant notebook records and prepare reports/statements for legal action in Magistrate’s Court.
• Attend court to present evidence as a witness when required.
• Assist with the eviction process for illegal encampments.
• Report local environmental defects, including car park surface issues, and provide emergency responses to health & safety reports.

Experience

• Ability to deal with conflicts and confrontational situations in a confident, professional manner.
• Experience in the investigation and processing of envirocrime (e.g., littering, fly-tipping) and anti-social behaviour.
• Experience working in local government or a similar environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level, grades C and above (or grade 4 and above) in Maths and English.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 40 hours per week (shift rota covering 7 days a week, operating between 06:00 and 24:00).
• DBS requirement: DBS and police clearance required.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• This is an Onsite/Outdoor role based in Rugby.