Civil Enforcement Officer

  • CSS
  • Harlow, Essex
  • May 04, 2026
Seasonal Education

Job Description

CSS Recruitment are currently looking for a Civil Enforcement Officer in Colchester.

This role will require the indivdual to start and end the shift in Harlow.

Hours 7:30 - 19:00 with a 1 hour lunch. (10 and a half hours per day)

Experience You Will Bring (Essential)

  • Numerate and Literate
  • Have accurate and clear communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to apply them to different audiences and circumstances
  • Full, Clean UK Diving Licence (Manual)

Experience You Will Bring (Desirable)

  • Some knowledge of the Roads & Streets in the North Essex Parking Partnership (Braintree, Colchester, Epping, Harlow, Tendring & Uttlesford)
  • Parking regulations in accordance with the Highway Code
  • Knowledge of the Traffic Management Act 2004
  • Previous knowledge of issuing Penalty Charge Notices
  • Working in close cooperation with the police, PCSOs, Neighbourhood Wardens
  • North Essex Parking Partnerships policy on parking enforcement

Skills

  • An understanding of Health and Safety
  • Knowledge of the appropriate Area
  • Integrity
  • Be able to inspire and motivate others Organisational awareness
  • Be able to build and use relationships inside and outside the Organisation
  • Demonstrate cultural awareness
  • Be confident with an ability to use own initiative and discretion
  • Tactful and diplomatic
  • Be able to deal effectively with people and placate irate members of public
  • Educate members of the public about various parking Restrictions
  • Essential ICT skills including the use of email, communication platforms and mobile phone applications
  • Ability to operate a handheld device/camera in the issuing of PCNs
  • Be methodical and organised
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Understanding of the principles of data protection legislation and putting these into practice.

Requirements of the Role:

  • Work flexibly as appropriate
  • Work on a rota basis
  • Able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • To be physically fit enough to walk more than 10 miles per day
  • Provide own footwear and black trousers (not denim)
  • Have Full UK Manual Diving Licence

Please contact Emma at CSS for further details and to apply.