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.
Promote good relations with the community and representing the organisation professionally at all times.
School enforcement is a key part of the service and patrols take place morning and afternoons daily.

There are two shifts consisting of 06:45 to 15:09 and 10:45 to 19:09.
One week you will do the early and the following week the later shift.
You will work 5 days out of 7 including some weekends and Bank Holidays.
One hour for lunch.
A full uniform is supplied including footwear.
Full PPE is supplied for safety.
Once full training is complete with a buddy you will then be assigned an area to patrol which will change each day.
We are a friendly supportive and passionate team and our commitment to building a better Bedford Borough is second to none. You will have a fantastic team by your side.

Our friendly welcoming team will have your back and you will have the support and encouragement of your fellow workers every step of the way.

Closing date 25th September 2024 - Interviews 3rd and 4th October 2024.

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.  

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

Armed Forces Covenant

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces

Disabled applicants

Bedford Borough Council is  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.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability