Principal Parking Services Officer - Ref: EE07626

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WMJobs seeks an experienced Principal Parking Services Officer to support statutory traffic enforcement and parking provision. The role focuses on managing budgets, coordinating routine parking operations, and supervising contractors.

The successful candidate will advise stakeholders on parking enforcement and represent the council at various levels within the parking industry. Travel may be required to meet responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Parking Services and knowledge of income/expenditure budgets.
• Experience attending Traffic Penalty Tribunal hearings and coordinating parking enforcement work.
• Ability to supervise contractors and advise stakeholders on enforcement matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Leader with statutory duties relating to traffic enforcement and parking.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on parking, bus lane and moving traffic enforcement.
• Represent the council at local, regional and national levels within the parking industry.
• Travel as required to fulfil duties.

Skills

Parking Services experience

Budget knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Contractor supervision

Project management

Education

Level HNC or above in relevant subject

Job description

Principal Parking Services Officer - Ref: EE07626

Grade: G11; Salary Range: £51,356 - £54,495

What are we looking for

We are looking for someone with experience in working in a Parking Services environment, having knowledge of Parking Services income and expenditure budgets, attending Traffic Penalty Tribunal hearings, being able to project manage and coordinate work relating to routine parking, bus lane and moving traffic enforcement and supervise all contractors who support the council in the provision of parking services on behalf of the council.

About the role

The successful applicant will be willing to travel and have experience in representing the council at local, regional and national level within the parking industry. They will also need to have the appropriate knowledge in order to be able to advise internal and external stakeholders on parking, bus lane and moving traffic enforcement matters.

About you

We need an experienced person with in-depth knowledge and application of relevant legislation, regulations, procedures, and guidance to assist the Team Leader in the Council’s statutory duties relating to traffic enforcement and the provision of off street and on street parking matters. Someone who has excellent communication skills and is computer literate.

• Level HNC or above (or equivalent) in a subject relevant to the service or significant relevant service experience
• Relevant qualifications / Experience for service within the parking industry

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing Date: 13th September 2026

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.