Outdoor Environmental Enforcement Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform and training provided

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is seeking Environmental Enforcement Officers to patrol town centres on foot, identify environmental offences and issue Fixed Penalty Notices. This front-line role is outdoors and requires confident, professional conduct to make a visible difference in local communities.

Based in Medway, you will work a 40-hour week, including occasional weekends, with full uniform, training and a pension.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Outdoor work

IT skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Driving licence

Tools

Report writing

Job description

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is seeking Environmental Enforcement Officers to patrol town centres on foot, identify environmental offences and issue Fixed Penalty Notices. This front-line role is outdoors and requires confident, professional conduct to make a visible difference in local communities.

Based in Medway, you will work a 40-hour week, including occasional weekends, with full uniform, training and a pension.