Civil Enforcement Officer

HOOPLE LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom seeks a committed and enthusiastic Civil Enforcement Officer for a part-time role (22 hours a week). This position requires conducting patrols, issuing Penalty Charge Notices, and ensuring compliance with parking regulations. Successful candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to handle confrontational situations confidently. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and enrolment in a pension scheme.

Benefits

Pension Scheme Enrollment

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Payment of professional membership fees

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with people.
• Ability and confidence to deal effectively with confrontation.
• Must be able to travel independently across the county.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high visibility patrols enforcing parking regulations.
• Issue Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles in contravention.
• Conduct routine disabled persons blue badge checks.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidence in dealing with confrontation

Ability to work outside in various weather conditions

Job description

Eligibility

• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme.
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, or their families. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

Job Overview

Herefordshire Council is responsible for the enforcement of the on-street parking restrictions throughout Herefordshire and also its off-street car parks. We are looking to appoint a part-time (22 hrs) enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed Civil Enforcement Officer.

The post holders will be required to work various shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekends and evenings. You will carry out high visibility patrols across the county enforcing parking regulations by way of issuing Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles contravening the parking regulations and carrying out routine disabled persons blue badge checks. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with people and have the ability and confidence to deal effectively with confrontation. The role involves the post holder patrolling on foot for most of the working day outside in all weather conditions. As the role involves enforcement across the county you will need to be able to travel independently.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
• Generous Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
• Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.