PARTNER ORGANISATION - Civil Enforcement Officer - Harlow

Epping Forest District Council; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working options – 4 days on,

Discounts at local/national retailers

Job summary

Colchester City Council is recruiting a Civil Enforcement Officer for Harlow within the North Essex Parking Partnership. The role involves patrolling parking restrictions, engaging with the public, and issuing penalties to ensure safe and compliant road use.

This is a permanent position with an average 37-hour week on a rota, offering flexible hours and strong staff benefits. The role is based in Harlow and supports a multi-award-winning council with career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to walk more than 10 miles a day in all weather.
• Positive, polite and professional attitude.
• Literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills.
• Confidence to work independently and as part of a team.
• Resilience.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling parking restrictions.
• Protecting the safety and interests of road users.
• Issuing penalty charge notices.
• Resolving face-to-face customer enquiries.
• Reporting issues with the road network to the appropriate authority.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Stamina (walk 10 miles daily)

Positive, polite attitude

Literacy, numeracy, basic IT

Confidence to work independently and a

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

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Job profile for PARTNER ORGANISATION - Civil Enforcement Officer - Harlow

PARTNER ORGANISATION - Civil Enforcement Officer - Harlow

08/11/2026

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Job details

Salary Ranges from £29,319 to £30,616 per annum for full-time contracts and pro-rata for part-time Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Package Applications accepted through the Colchester City Council careers page Job category/type Permanent - Full Time Date posted 03/11/2026 Job reference EREQ000574 Attachments PARTNER ORGANISATION - COLCHESTER Civil Enforcement Officer (Harlow) JAS - October 2026.pdf

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Average of 37 hours per week worked on a rota pattern (part-time hours considered)

Location: Harlow

Interview date to be confirmed

Flexible hours and contract options are available

Do you enjoy working outdoors and keeping active?

Would you want to work for a multi-award-winning organisation with great staff benefits and career opportunities?

About us

The North Essex Parking Partnership is a multi-award-winning, council-run organisation, led by Colchester City Council, which brings together parking services in Braintree, Colchester, Epping Forest, Harlow, Tendring and Uttlesford.

Job description

Responsibilities include:

• Patrolling parking restrictions
• Protecting the safety and interests of all road users
• Issuing penalty charge notices
• Resolving face-to-face customer enquiries
• Reporting issues with the road network to the appropriate authority

Why work with us?

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and supportive staff culture. As a member of the team, you would have access to various benefits, including:

• Attractive local government pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working options - 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern as standard
• Discounts and cashback on purchases at many local and national retailers including, but not limited to:
  • Supermarkets such as Asda, Sainsbury’s, and Tesco
  • Home and Garden stores such as B&Q, IKEA, and Wickes
  • Fashion outlets such as Asos, Matalan, and Primark
  • Sports and leisure facilities such as Bannatyne, Leisure World Colchester, and the Gym Group

Qualifications, skills and experience

Applicants must have:

• A full UK manual driving licence
• Ability to walk more than 10 miles a day in any weather condition

We provide training and a nationally recognised qualification and prefer applicants to have:

• Positive, polite, and professional attitude
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills
• Confidence to work independently and as part of a team
• Resilience

Civic Offices, 323 High Street,Epping, CM16 4BZ