Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

Location: Bexley Borough Council
Pay rate: £14.80 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (including occasional weekends)

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• £14.80 per hour, full‑time permanent contract
• 40 hours per week, Monday–Sunday shifts between 8am–6pm
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Full uniform and training provided
• Overtime opportunities
• Recognition schemes and progression opportunities

If you’re looking for a role with real responsibility, real impact and no desk‑bound routine, apply today and help us keep Bexley clean, safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Bexley, Bexley, Greater London, United Kingdom