Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

WISE Company; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Training provided

Overtime opportunities

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) in Sheffield is seeking Environmental Enforcement Officers for front-line foot patrols. You will identify environmental offences, issue Fixed Penalty Notices and educate the public on environmental responsibilities.

The role is outdoors, requires independence, and involves working as part of a wider enforcement team. We offer full-time permanent contracts, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and professional manner.
• Resilience for challenging conversations.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to write basic reports and statements.
• Capable of working independently within a team.

Responsibilities

• Walk patrols to identify offences and issue Fixed Penalty Notices.
• Educate the public on environmental responsibilities.
• Record evidence, statements and reports using provided systems.
• Work with enforcement team and management for support.
• Remain professional and confident while engaging with the public.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Outdoor work in all weather

Independent working

Report writing basics

Tools

Evidence recording systems

Job description

Location: Sheffield Council
Pay rate: £13.45per 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

• £13.45per 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