Community Warden – Town Centre Patrols & Enforcement

Location:

Rugby
Pay: £14.82 per hour PAYE

Hours:

Average 40 hours per week

Contract:

Temporary – expected to run until the end of March 2027
Shift Pattern: 6-week rolling rota, covering 7 days a week between 8:00am and 10:00pm
DBS:
Basic DBS required

We are recruiting for a Community Warden to provide a highly visible presence across Rugby town centre and the wider borough, helping to keep the area safe, clean and welcoming.
This is a varied, public-facing role combining community engagement, patrols and enforcement. You'll spend much of your working day out and about, speaking with residents and businesses, responding to issues and taking appropriate action when required.

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The Role

Your duties will include:

Carrying out visible patrols on foot and by vehicle

Providing a reassuring and recognisable presence within the community

Responding to reports of anti-social behaviour and environmental issues

Engaging with members of the public and encouraging appropriate behaviour

Issuing Fixed Penalty Notices and Penalty Charge Notices where appropriate

Dealing with issues including littering, fly-tipping, parking contraventions and dog control

Gathering information and evidence relating to environmental crime

Responding to community concerns and reported incidents

Identifying and reporting problems within the local environment

Maintaining accurate records of incidents and enforcement activity

Preparing reports and statements where required

Working alongside other council services and partner organisations

Dealing confidently and professionally with difficult or confrontational situations
The full job profile also includes intelligence-led patrols, investigation work and, where necessary, providing evidence as a witness in court.

## About You

We're looking for someone who is confident dealing with people and comfortable working independently in a public-facing enforcement role.
You'll need:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence dealing with conflict and challenging situations
The ability to remain calm and professional
Good judgement and the confidence to use your initiative
Good written skills and attention to detail
Basic computer skills
A reasonable level of physical fitness due to the amount of walking involved
A flexible approach to shifts and duties
A full current UK driving licence
GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Previous experience of enforcement, security, policing, community safety, environmental enforcement, local government or another public-facing role would be particularly useful, although environmental enforcement experience is listed as desirable rather than essential in the person specification.

## Working Pattern

You'll work an average of 40 hours per week across a 6-week rolling shift rota.
Shifts operate 7 days a week between 8:00am and 10:00pm, so applicants must be able to work a mixture of weekdays, evenings and weekends.
This would particularly suit someone who enjoys being out in the community, is confident talking to people from all backgrounds and isn't afraid to challenge inappropriate behaviour when necessary.
Apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration