Field Enforcement Officer

Company: Capita
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

£31,650 + Company Car or Car Allowance | Flexible Schedule

Join us as a Field Officer and play a key role in supporting local communities. You’ll visit customers at their homes, discuss TV licence requirements, explain available solutions, and help them take the next steps—with full training, great benefits, and the freedom of working independently.

Job Title

Field Enforcement Officer

Job Description

What’s in it for you?

  • £31,650 annual salary
  • Company car (for work and personal use) or £3,700 annual car allowance
  • Mileage paid—including your daily commute from home
  • Flexible 36.5‑hour working week, with the option of a four‑day schedule
  • Generous holiday allowance, plus opportunities to purchase extra leave
  • Pension, life assurance, paid volunteering day and family‑friendly policies
  • Safety measures including Body Worn Video and a lone worker support system
  • Access to discounts, wellbeing support, and colleague diversity networks
  • Financial wellbeing tools and resources

Work Schedule Requirements

To support customers at times that work best for them, Field Officers work 12 of their weekly 36.5 hours between 4pm and 9pm (Mon–Fri) or at any time over the weekend. This flexible pattern allows you to structure your week around your lifestyle.

You’ll begin and end each day from home, travelling locally across Edinburgh/ Kirkcaldy (you must live in KY4,5,11,12, EH28-30, EH47-48, EH52-55 postcode areas) using a company vehicle or your own. All equipment and training will be provided.

Core Responsibilities

  • Visit addresses where no TV licence is recorded
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with customers
  • Explain licensing requirements and available options
  • Set up and manage payment plans where appropriate
  • Accurately record visit outcomes using mobile technology
  • Work independently and make sound decisions on the ground
  • Occasionally attend court as part of the enforcement process

Essential Skills, Behaviours & Requirements

  • Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with people from all backgrounds
  • Ability to stay calm, professional and resilient in a range of customer situations
  • Problem‑solving mindset with good judgement
  • High attention to accuracy when recording information
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
  • Comfort with technology, including mobile devices and apps
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Mobility and readiness to travel locally throughout the KY4,5,11,12, EH28-30, EH47-48, EH52-55 postcode area
  • Schedule flexibility to work required evening and weekend hours

Experience in customer‑facing roles is essential—your attitude, professionalism, and ability to communicate are what matter most.

Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please let us know. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit our careers website.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026