Civil Enforcement Officer

Are you a lover of the outdoors? Are you looking for an active role that allows you to earn while working outside across the beautiful district of North Yorkshire?

If so, we want to hear from you! We are looking for professional, community-minded Civil Enforcement Officers to join our parking services team.

The Role

Our Parking Services team provides a range of frontline services, and is directly responsible for the day-to-day operation, cleaning, maintenance, servicing and repair of pay and display machinery throughout the district.

As a Civil Enforcement Officer, you will:

• Work as part of a team patrolling car parks and highways in your designated areas to enforce parking regulations. Issue penalty charge notices (PCNs) using handheld computerised terminals, you may also be required to make written reports in support of notices issued
• Assist and answer enquiries from the public in a helpful, sensitive, and tactful manner, and be observant and accurate when recording information
• Spot and report local hazards like broken street furniture, faulty street lighting, defective signage or any other issues that may constitute a hazard to the public or adversely affect the proper operation of a permitted parking facility
• Work independently as a lone worker on your designated patrol routes
• Demonstrate flexibility and reliability to ensure excellent service delivery

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves the outdoors, allowing you to broaden your knowledge of North Yorkshire while enjoying an active role.

Shifts and Rewards:

5 days over 7 : various shift patterns between 05:00am to 00:15am.

Earn an allowance for any weekend working of up to £30 per full day (approximately £2000 additional per annum).

What you will bring

We are looking for someone who is customer focused, resilient, and possesses great verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with members of the public.

The ability to operate a computer or computerised equipment is an advantage. However, we welcome all candidates as full training will be provided.

A full manual driving license is required to complete all aspects of the role.

Working for us

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position:

• Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays
• Salary sacrifice, employee cash back and discounts schemes
• Learning, development and career advancement opportunities
• Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Interviews: 10/11 September 2026, to be held in Selby

Please be aware, we will be interviewing while this advert is live and this could close early if suitable candidates are successful

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check which will be met by the employer.

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.