Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE); Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (including bank)

Pension scheme

Full uniform and training provided

Overtime opportunities

Recognition schemes and progression

Job summary

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) in the UK is seeking Environmental Enforcement Officers for frontline patrolling and enforcing littering, fly-tipping and related offences. You will issue Fixed Penalty Notices to members of the public on foot patrol in busy town centres and residential streets.

This outdoor, front-line role is ideal for confident individuals who work well independently and enjoy a visible impact on local communities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and professional demeanor.
• Resilience for challenging conversations.
• Comfortable outdoors in all weather.
• Basic IT/report writing skills.
• Reliable, proactive, and detail-focused.
• Ability to work independently; driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foot patrol in town centres and residential streets.
• Observe offences like littering, dog fouling and fly-tipping.
• Approach offenders confidently and issue Fixed Penalty Notices.
• Educate the public on environmental responsibilities.
• Record evidence and reports accurately.
• Work independently within the enforcement team.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Outdoor work

IT skills

Independent worker

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Bexley Borough Council

Pay rate: £14.80 per hour

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (including occasional weekends)

About The Role

We’re recruiting confident, professional individuals to join our team as Environmental Enforcement Officers. This is a front-line, on-the-ground role where you’ll spend your working day on foot patrol, identifying environmental offences and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to members of the public.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being outdoors, working independently, and making a visible difference to local communities.

About Us

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) works in partnership with Local Authorities across the UK to tackle environmental crime, including littering, fly-tipping, dog fouling and duty of care offences. Using industry expertise, trained officers and modern technology, we deliver visible, fair and effective enforcement that helps keep boroughs clean and safe.

A Day in the Life

A typical shift will involve:

• Starting your day by heading out on foot patrol across busy town centres, high-footfall areas and residential streets
• Observing public behaviour and identifying offences such as littering, dog fouling and fly-tipping
• Approaching offenders confidently and professionally to explain the offence and issue Fixed Penalty Notices
• Educating members of the public on their environmental responsibilities
• Accurately recording evidence, statements and reports using provided systems
• Working independently while remaining supported by a wider enforcement team and management

You’ll be outdoors for most of your shift and regularly engaging with the public, so confidence, resilience and professionalism are key.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills and a confident, professional manner
• Resilience and the ability to handle challenging conversations calmly
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Basic IT skills (report writing)
• Reliable, proactive and detail-focused
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures
• A driving licence is preferred but not essential

What We Offer

• £14.80 per hour, full-time permanent contract
• 40 hours per week, Monday-Sunday shifts between 8am-6pm
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Full uniform and training provided
• Overtime opportunities
• Recognition schemes and progression opportunities

Next Steps

If you’re looking for a role with real responsibility, real impact and no desk-bound routine, help us keep Bexley clean, safe and enjoyable for everyone.