Civil Enforcement Officer

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Environment & Transport team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post:

We’re excited to offer an opportunity to join our Environment and Transport Business Unit as a Civil Enforcement Officer. This role is part of our Commercial and Operational Service Support Team, where you’ll help ensure that parking regulations are followed fairly and consistently across Barnsley.

As a Civil Enforcement Officer, you’ll:

• Patrol streets and car parks to monitor compliance with parking regulations.

• Issue penalty charge notices where necessary.

• Provide clear, courteous advice to the public.

• Support the smooth operation of on- and off-street parking services.

• Help maintain safe, accessible streets for all road users.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who are:

• Motivated and reliable, with a strong sense of responsibility.

• Confident communicators, able to handle challenging situations calmly and professionally.

• Team players, who also work well independently.

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Familiar with basic IT systems and handheld devices.

Previous experience in enforcement or customer service is desirable, but not essential—we’ll provide full training for the right candidate.

Why Join Us?

At Barnsley, we live by four core values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and pride in what we do. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• A competitive salary and generous holiday allowance.

• Local Government Pension Scheme.

• The chance to make a real impact in your community.