Civil Enforcement Officer


Company:	Ipswich Borough Council
Salary:	£31,525 to £33,119 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ipswich, IP1 2DE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Oct 2026

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Summary

his is an exciting opportunity to join our fast paced and growing Parking Services Team. We are looking to recruit a Civil Enforcement Officer who will primarily be responsible for ensuring that parking regulations are enforced and that this results in reduced congestion across the Town and surrounding areas, enabling a vibrant and welcoming parking environment.

Day to Day

The role is primarily enforcing parking regulations through the issuing of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs). This can be in restricted parking areas, car parks, on street pay and display parking bays and residents parking zones. The role also involves carrying out immobilisation or removal of vehicles that are in contravention.

The role will involve working outdoors in all weathers covering all terrains. Patrolling will take place on foot or by use of company fleet.

The role follows a 3-week shift pattern covering operational hours of the service, which can include some evenings and weekends during this rota pattern.

About you

We are looking for people who are assertive and polite in all dealings with members of the public and who can demonstrate previous experience of their ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult situations.

This position is subject to a standard DBS check.

What we can offer

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking, public transport discounts, free swimming, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work within a dynamic team.

What to find out more?

For more information or an informal chat about this role please contact Justin Wedderburn on (01473) 432840 (option 1) or via email at Justin.wedderburn@ipswich.gov.uk or Kimberley Suttle Kimberley.suttle@ipswich.gov.uk , Andrew.barker@ipswich.gov.uk .

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role:

Job Description and Person Specification

The selection process will be an interview (in person) which will be held 3rd November 2026.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

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