We are looking for a proactive and community-focused Seafront Inspector to help maintain and protect some of North Norfolk's most popular coastal locations.
Based in Cromer, you will be the Council's representative across our resort areas, helping to ensure our beaches, promenades and seafront facilities remain safe, welcoming and well-maintained for residents and visitors alike.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines inspection, public engagement, enforcement, maintenance and operational support.
As Seafront Inspector, you will:
This is a part time role, with variable hours each month depending on seasonal demands. The total amount of hours worked per year is approximately 900. Of that total, approximately 750 hours are worked between April and September, as Spring and Summer are the busiest times.
We're seeking someone who:
- Enjoys working with people and can communicate confidently with members of the public, businesses and partner organisations
Has excellent customer service and communication skills
Can work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise competing demands.
Can make sound decisions and respond calmly to unexpected situations
- Has basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Has experience or practical skills in minor maintenance tasks and basic repairs
Ability to work weekends and bank holidays
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and across challenging terrain, including beaches and coastal access points
Application Information
Closing Date
11.59pm on19th July 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.
Interviews
Week commencing 27th July
Get in Touch
For an informal discussion, please contact Guy Metcalf on:
North Norfolk is a fantastic place to live, work and visit. It covers 360 sq miles of coastal and rural environment, with over 100,000 people living in 120 distinct communities. Our district is one of England's top holiday destinations and a place where people positively choose to live.
We're committed to promoting equality of opportunity for the people and communities of North Norfolk. We respect and value differences in our district and across our workforce, and we want everyone to feel included and able to play their part in making North Norfolk a great place to live, learn, work and visit. Our coast and environment are extremely important to us.
Recognising that North Norfolk faces a very real threat from climate change, the Council has declared a climate emergency. We have developed a Net Zero strategy to support our ambitions and all staff have a role to play in meeting our carbon reduction targets.
We have a supportive culture that enables our people to learn and grow through attending courses, e-learning, and their daily job roles. We provide excellent opportunities for communication through updates from Directors and the Chief Executive. Our onsite recognised union is UNISON.
Our Cromer office is clean, modern and light, with onsite lunchtime catering and free onsite parking. As one of the largest employers in the district, we offer several benefits to all our employees:
- employee assistance program
- discounts portal
- salary sacrifice schemes (bikes, home electricals and EV car leasing - available after completion of probation period).
You will also enjoy:
- a good work-life balance, with many roles following our hybrid approach to work (if your role supports hybrid working, all we ask is that you have a stable and reliable internet connection)
- 25 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service (assuming the role is full-time)
- access to an excellent local government pension scheme based on your local authority career average earnings
We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
