Hands-On Environmental Enforcement Team Leader - Full-Time

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave including bankhol

Pension scheme

Full uniform and training

Overtime opportunities

Career progression and development

Job summary

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) in Manchester is seeking a Front-Line Team Leader to lead Environmental Enforcement Officers on daily patrols and drive performance. This hands-on leadership role requires setting standards, coaching officers, and ensuring professional, compliant enforcement services.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, develop officers, and maintain a strong front-line presence across Manchester, in a full-time position with competitive

Qualifications

• Previous Team Leader, supervisory or management experience.
• Enforcement, security or similar front-line experience is desirable.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Confident managing performance and challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Professional, proactive and results-focused.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Environmental Enforcement Officers on daily patrols.
• Monitor performance and ensure operational expectations are achieved.
• Coach, support and develop officers.
• Issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) where appropriate.
• Support officers during challenging or escalated situations.
• Ensure enforcement activity is professional and compliant.
• Review reports, evidence and documentation.
• Deliver team briefings and performance feedback.
• Liaise with senior management and council representatives.
• Maintain a strong front-line presence across Manchester.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

Performance management

Outdoor work

Full UK driving licence

Enforcement/front-line experience

Confident decision-making

Job description

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) in Manchester is seeking a Front-Line Team Leader to lead Environmental Enforcement Officers on daily patrols and drive performance. This hands-on leadership role requires setting standards, coaching officers, and ensuring professional, compliant enforcement services.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, develop officers, and maintain a strong front-line presence across Manchester, in a full-time position with competitive