Environmental Support & Enforcement Team Leader

Environmental Support & Enforcement Team Leader

Join to apply for the Environmental Support & Enforcement Team Leader role at Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE).

This is a full-time contract, whereby you will be required to work 8-10 hours per day, between the hours of 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday, amounting to 40-50 hours per week. The successful candidate will be paid £14.00 per hour, access to 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays).

You will be required to patrol the borough in an intelligence led manner, and when necessary, enforcing the legislation in which you will be authorised to act on - this would be done by issuing an on-the-spot Fixed Penalty Notice.

• Brand Ambassador for the local authority and WISE, acting as the first point of call for the clients.
• Patrolling the borough in accordance with an agreed deployment strategy.
• Investigating complaints and ensuring all outcomes are documented.
• Ensure all teams’ equipment is signed in and out on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensuring that for any periods of annual leave/absence are covered, ensuring an exceptional service delivery is continuous.
• Ensure your team complete a daily vehicle inspection form before driving any company vehicle.
• Engaging and educating members of the public regarding Environmental Crime related offences.
• Follow WISE’s Standard Operating Instruction when issuing a Fixed Penalty Notice.
• Attending Court and giving evidence is required.

• The ability to communicate with all members of the public, at times in demanding circumstances - it is important for the candidate to remain resilient.
• The ability to use own initiative when carrying out their role, and work within a team environment.
• Understanding that this role is based outdoors, regularly on foot in all weather conditions.
• Clear and concise writing skills.
• Will be physically fit as you may be required to carry out foot patrol for prolonged periods.
• Capable to successfully complete their Enviro Crime Induction Course and be signed off as being competent for independent patrol by their assigned Training Officer.

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Teamwork: 1 year (preferred)
• Statement Taking: 1 year (preferred)
• Investigations: 1 year (preferred)
• Enforcement (any): 2 years (required)

Please note: All successful candidates will be vetted accordingly, so it is imperative you are co-operative during the screening process to avoid any delays. Start dates will now be in February.