Civil Enforcement Officer

ESPO Trading Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Leave entitlement

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a permanent, full-time Chief Enforcement Officer in Parking Regulation and Compliance. The role involves spending 85% of duties on street patrols to enforce traffic regulations and reduce unsafe parking, while assisting the public and maintaining order.

You will need a calm, professional manner, strong communication, and the ability to work shifts outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Professional, calm and positive demeanor.
• Ability to be sensitive but remain objective.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work shifts and be flexible.
• Confidence to address inappropriate behaviours.
• Teamwork with initiative and self-reliance.
• Ability to relate to diverse communities.
• Written communication and attention to detail.
• Understanding of confidentiality in police-like work.
• Ability to work outdoors on solo patrol in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Spend 85% of time out on the streets enforcing parking regulations.
• Assist customers and the public, acting as a guardian of the City.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Active listening

Shift flexibility

Conflict management

Teamwork & initiative

Diversity awareness

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Outdoor work

Job description

THIS ROLE IS INELIGIBLE FOR SKILLED WORKER VISA SPONSORSHIP

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: Full time

Salary: £29,542 - £32,046 per annum (Pro rata for part time)

Closing date: 8th November 2026

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

As a CEO,you will perform a unique and innovative role within Parking Regulation and Compliance. Each day is different to the one before. This isn’t a desk job; you will spend 85% of your time out on the streets, maintaining the flow of traffic and reducing incidents of inconsiderate or dangerous parking, by enforcing the parking regulations set out in the Traffic Management Act 2004. You will assist customers and members of the public, acting as a capable guardian of the City.

About You

• A professional, calm and positive manner
• An ability to be sensitive but remain objective
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Ability to work shifts and be flexible
• The confidence to tackle inappropriate behaviours
• The ability to work in a team, but equally under your own initiative
• The skills to deal with people from different religious, social backgrounds, ages and levels of education
• Good written skills and attention to detail
• An understanding of the confidential nature of your work
• Ability to work out of doors in varying weather conditions on solo patrol as directed

You can find the job description for this post here.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional informationfor applicants page.

If you have any informal enquiries, please contact:

SCEO Steve O`Donnell Tel:[phone]Email:Steve.o`[e-mail]

SCEO Islem Bida Tel: [phone] Email:[e-mail]

Closing Date: 8th November 2026

Interviews will be held:TBC