Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE); Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to maintaining clean and safe boroughs as an Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer. In this dynamic role, you will patrol the community, engage with residents, and educate them about environmental issues while enforcing legislation. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, you will play a crucial part in combating littering, fly-tipping, and other environmental crimes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Company Pension

28 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for engaging with the public.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the borough and educate the community on environmental issues.
• Issue Fixed Penalty Notices and maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Physical Fitness

Detail Orientation

Proactivity

Education

Completion of Enviro Crime Induction Course

Job description

Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council

Pay: £13.50 per hour

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

About Us:
Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is a leading provider working with Local Authorities to combat issues like fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and extensive industry experience, WISE is dedicated to maintaining clean and safe boroughs.

Role Overview:
As an Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer, you'll patrol the borough, engage with the community, educate on environmental issues, and enforce legislation by issuing Fixed Penalty Notices when necessary.

Key Responsibilities for the Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer:

1. Patrolling: Follow an agreed deployment strategy to patrol the borough.
2. Investigating: Address complaints from the community and report findings to your Team Manager.
3. Educating: Raise awareness about environmental crime and the importance of community participation in keeping the borough clean.
4. Enforcing: Interact with offenders and issue Fixed Penalty Notices for relevant offences.
5. Learning: Stay well-versed in legislation through our bespoke Enviro Crime Induction Course.
6. Documenting: Maintain thorough notebook entries and witness statements for each issuance.

Ideal Candidate for Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer:

1. Effective Communicator: Comfortable engaging with the public, even in challenging situations.
2. Team Player: Able to work independently and as part of a team.
3. Physically Fit: Capable of prolonged foot patrols in all weather conditions.
4. Detail-Oriented: Clear and concise in writing reports.
5. Proactive: Able to use initiative in carrying out duties.
6. Trained: Willing to complete our Enviro Crime Induction Course and demonstrate competence in independent patrols.

Additional Information for the Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer:

1. Schedule: 5-day work pattern, Monday to Sunday, between 8am-6pm.
2. Benefits: Company pension, 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).

Requirements for the Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer role:

1. Driving Licence: Preferred
2. Screening: All successful candidates will undergo vetting. Cooperation during the screening process is crucial.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected Hours: 40 per week

Work Location: On the road

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join our mission to keep our boroughs clean and safe!