Do you enjoy being active, working independently, and interacting with the public? We are hiring a Civil Enforcement Officer; a public-facing, outdoor role where you’ll be responsible for helping to manage traffic flow and ensure parking regulations are followed.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and has the commitment, passion and drive to help an enthusiastic team deliver a high-quality service. You will provide outstanding customer care, within a high profile and vital Council service that supports to the day-to-day activities of all residents, business and the thousands of daily visitors to the area.
Our team is diverse, friendly, helpful and supportive and we are looking for someone who can positively contribute to the team and wider organisational culture. Shaping our Borough, Making a Difference is at the heart of the work we do!
Key Responsibilities
- Patrolling streets and car parks on foot or in a vehicle to monitor parking compliance.
- Issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) to vehicles parked in contravention of regulations.
- Providing assistance to the public, including:
- Directions to local attractions or services
- Information about parking rules and locations
- Reporting issues such as damaged signs, road hazards, or abandoned vehicles.
- Using handheld devices to record information and communicate with the team.
You don’t need prior experience—full training is provided—but the following qualities are essential:
- Excellent communication: You’ll be the face of the council, so being approachable and clear is key.
- Customer service: Helping people with a wide range of queries, not just parking-related.
- Physical fitness: You’ll walk several miles a day, often in varying weather conditions.
- Teamwork and independence: You’ll work solo most of the time but stay in regular contact with your team.
Who you will be
We are looking for someone that is self- motivated, a strong communicator, resilient, who has proven ability to be diplomatic, calm, kind, empathetic and detail orientated.
Working Hours
- Schedule: 7.4 hours per day, 5 days a week
- Shifts: Between 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM, on a two-week rotating cycle
- Includes: Regular weekend work
Requirements
- No previous experience required
- Standard DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) must be passed
- Full UK driving license preferred but not essential.
Training & Development:
- Full induction and ongoing professional development opportunities. This includes the NVQ Level 2 qualification.
This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
What we offer:
- Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure. In addition to your salary, receive a sign-on payment of £2,100 (50% paid on completion of probation and 50% at 18 months) This is for new staff joiners to TWBC, not internal applicants.
- Holiday Entitlement: 22 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.
- Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 19.7%.
- Free staff parking.
- Access to HAPI an all‑in‑one benefits hub, giving you easy access to a wide range of employee perks, wellbeing support, discounts, and everyday savings.
- Personal Development: Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.
- Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.
- To learn more about working at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, explore the kind of place we are, work that matters with people who care, and our pay, benefits, and hybrid working.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.
