Civil Enforcement Officer

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Civil Enforcement Officer to help manage the highway network by ensuring parking and traffic regulations are followed. You will patrol the county, often on foot or in a Council vehicle, using ICT and wearing a uniform.

This full-time, permanent role is based in Fylde/Wyre. It involves working a 5 over 7 rota across 37 hours per week, with DBS checks and mandatory training to be completed within six months of joining.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required
• Willingness to work outdoors in all-weather conditions
• DBS check and training required

Responsibilities

• Maximise compliance with parking and traffic rules and regulations
• Identify and take appropriate action against non-compliance
• Ensure enforcement action is appropriate and accurate
• Maintain high standards of service for customers and stakeholders
• Work 5 over 7 days on a rotating shift pattern to provide enforcement coverage
• Undergo enhanced DBS check prior to starting
• Complete and pass necessary training and accreditation within 6 months of starting

Job description

Job Description

Full time, Permanent | Fylde/Wyre

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Job Description

Salary £26,847 - £29,071 Per annum | 37 hours per week |

Full time, Permanent | Fylde/Wyre

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

The purpose of a Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) is to contribute towards the management of Lancashire's highway network by ensuring that highway users comply with parking and traffic regulations. CEO’s will identify and take appropriate action against those that do not comply, therefore playing a key role in keeping the highway network operating safely and effectively.

• maximise compliance with parking and traffic rules and regulations
• identify and take appropriate action against non-compliance
• ensure enforcement action is appropriate and accurate
• that our customers and stakeholders receive the highest standards of service

A CEO will spend their working day patrolling Lancashire's highway network both on foot and in a Lancashire County Council vehicle, which you may also be required to drive. You will be required to work outside in all-weather conditions as well as working in potentially challenging situations. When patrolling the highway, you will use a range of ICT to undertake the role and you will be required to wear a uniform. Full training and a uniform will be provided. You will also need to have a full driving licence and be able to drive a Lancashire County Council vehicle. Location of work for this post is Lancashire County Council, Singleton LCC Depot. The service operates 7 days a week so you will be expected to work on a 5 over 7 day working week on a shift/rota basis to ensure suitable enforcement coverage with flexibility in hours of work. Prior to taking up the role you will be required to go through an enhanced DBS check. Successful candidates will be required to complete and pass all necessary training and accreditation within 6 months of starting employment.

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.