As a Civil Enforcement Officer you will ensure effective enforcement of parking regulations within on street areas of the Borough and Car Parks. You will be the public face of the Council, promoting good relations with the community and representing the organisation professionally at all times.

School enforcement is a key part of the service and patrols are carried out morning and afternoon every day.

Shift times consist of two shifts 06:45 until 15:09 and 10:45 until 19:09. One week will be early and the following week late.

You will be required to work 5 days out of 7 including some weekends and will have a 1 hour lunch break.

A full uniform is supplied including footwear and PPE.

Within the first two weeks of employment, full training will be delivered. Once training is complete you will be assigned a different area each day to cover with enforcement.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Closing Date: 1st August 2025

Interview Date(s): 14th & 15th August 2025

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.  Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.  

Visa Sponsorship 

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role