About The Role
Contract: Permanent 
Salary: £25,183 - £27,269
Hours: 37
Location: Hereford 
Closing Date: 11/12/2024
 
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 full-time (37 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 of working for Herefordshire Council:
A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

• 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.
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:

• 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 are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. 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.   

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.
To apply, please submit your CV and complete the supporting statement within the application form, referring to the job description & person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.