Outdoor Environmental Enforcement Officer | Fixed Penalties

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE); Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Uniform and training provided

Overtime opportunities

Progression opportunities

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is hiring Environmental Enforcement Officers in Richmond to conduct foot patrols, identify offences, and issue Fixed Penalty Notices. You will educate the public on environmental responsibilities and record evidence using standard reporting systems.

Ideal candidates enjoy outdoor work, can work independently, and are confident in dealing with the public. A driving licence is preferred but not essential; full-time, 40 hours per week with

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

Strong communication

Professional demeanor

Outdoors work

Resilience

Report writing (IT)

Independent working

Driving licence (preferred)

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is hiring Environmental Enforcement Officers in Richmond to conduct foot patrols, identify offences, and issue Fixed Penalty Notices. You will educate the public on environmental responsibilities and record evidence using standard reporting systems.

Ideal candidates enjoy outdoor work, can work independently, and are confident in dealing with the public. A driving licence is preferred but not essential; full-time, 40 hours per week with