Outdoor Environmental Enforcement Officer (Foot Patrol)

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (including bank)

Pension scheme

Full uniform and training provided

Overtime opportunities

Recognition schemes and progression

Job summary

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) are recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers for Redbridge Council. The role involves front-line foot patrols, identifying offences and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices to the public.

This outdoor, independent role requires confident communication, resilience, and the ability to work in all weather. Full-time hours, uniform and training provided, with progression opportunities.

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

Resilience

Outdoor work

IT skills

Detail-oriented

Independence

Driving licence

Job description

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) are recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers for Redbridge Council. The role involves front-line foot patrols, identifying offences and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices to the public.

This outdoor, independent role requires confident communication, resilience, and the ability to work in all weather. Full-time hours, uniform and training provided, with progression opportunities.