Civil Enforcement Officer

Are you passionate about maintaining safe, clean, and well-regulated communities? We are seeking a dedicated Civil Enforcement Officer to join our team. In this role, you will patrol the district, ensuring compliance with parking and environmental regulations while helping to keep our community safe and welcoming. Work patterns will vary, including weekends and bank holidays,

• Enforcement & Monitoring: Patrol public highways and council car parks, issue Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), and enforce Public Space Protection Orders.
• Environmental Protection: Gather evidence on littering, fly-tipping, and fly-posting while working with law enforcement agencies to tackle anti-social behaviour.
• Community Engagement: Participate in public awareness campaigns and engage with local businesses and residents to promote sustainable practices.
• Asset & Vehicle Management: Inspect council assets, ensure proper upkeep of public areas, and operate council vehicles.
• Conflict Resolution: Handle confrontational situations professionally and represent the council with authority and integrity., The role will require you to work flexibly on a rota basis covering a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings, bank holidays and Christmas working.
• This job includes duties that may require a substantial amount of physical effort and mobility on a frequent basis.
• This role is on a 20 month fixed term contract
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us keep our district clean, safe, and well-managed! We understand you may use AI tools to help you prepare your application. While these tools can be helpful, please ensure everything you share about your experiences, skills and qualifications is authentic and truly reflects you. Your genuine story and real achievements are what we're most interested in!

We are looking for someone who: Has knowledge of UK civil and environmental legislation. Can communicate effectively and work well both independently and as part of a team. Can handle challenging situations with confidence and professionalism. Has experience in enforcement or a similar field (preferred but not essential). Holds a full UK driving licence.

Whatever your role within Wyre Forest District Council, every day you will be working to benefit people living in the area. The District is a mix of urban rural, market and riverside town communities covering 195 square kilometres. The three main towns of Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn and several surrounding villages including Arley, Rock, Chaddesley Corbett and Wolverley make up the district. Over 100,000 people live here and you can help shape our district's future as part of our circa 350 strong workforce that strives to make a difference in making sure the services we offer meet the aspirations and needs of our local community., To find out more about Wyre Forest District Council, or the area we serve please visit our website at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk, 'Like' us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WyreForest/ or follow us on Twitter @WyreForestDC.


• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for training and career development
• A role that makes a real impact on the community
• Supportive and dynamic work environment, We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive. We believe in rewarding employees and working for us has some great benefits. We focus on supporting your physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. You can expect to enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities designed to enhance you in your role. Our excellent benefits also include a competitive salary and pension scheme, favourable holiday entitlements and flexible working options.
We are dedicated to enabling each individual to be the best that they can be, and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer and hold the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze award. If you have ambition for yourself and this district, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you., Our vision is underpinned by the following values which lie at the heart of everything we do:
• We are working together
• We are fair
• We are dependable
• We put communities first
Our Priorities: Our priorities represent what we want to achieve for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the district, they are:
• Economic growth and regeneration
• Securing financial sustainability for services the local communities value
• A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit