Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE); Windsor; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Full uniform and training provided

Overtime opportunities

Recognition schemes and progression

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers for RBWM. You will spend your shifts on foot patrol across town centres, identifying offences such as littering and fly-tipping, and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices to the public.

This role combines outdoor work with clear procedures and community impact. We’re looking for confident communicators who can handle challenging conversations, work independently, and adapt to all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Front-line enforcement role on foot patrols.
• Ability to issue Fixed Penalty Notices and explain offences.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Walk patrols in town centres and residential areas.
• Identify offences such as littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling.
• Issue Fixed Penalty Notices to members of the public.
• Record evidence and write reports in systems.
• Work independently with support from the enforcement team.

Skills

Foot patrol

Strong communication

Resilience

Outdoor work

Basic IT skills

Independence

Driving licence (preferred)

Tools

Report writing

Job description

Location: Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council

Pay rate: £14 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-focusedAbility to work independently and follow procedures
• A driving licence is preferred but not essential

What We Offer

• £14 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, and help us keep RBWM clean, safe and enjoyable for everyone.