Highway Enforcement Officer, Head of Licensing, Markets & Street Trading Service

Highway Enforcement Officers PermanentGrade C - £36,581 to £45,529Subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity ReviewWorking 36.5 hours per week

A new opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham City Council’s Highway Enforcement Team, part of the wider Regulation and Enforcement Division. As one of the largest and most diverse local authorities in the UK, Birmingham offers a rewarding and varied working environment for individuals committed to maintaining safe, well‑managed and compliant highways across the city.

What you’ll be doing

We are looking for motivated and proactive Highway Enforcement Officers to deliver frontline enforcement activity across Birmingham. You will work directly with residents, businesses, contractors, community groups and council partners to investigate highway‑related offences, gather evidence and take appropriate regulatory action in line with relevant highway and street‑scene legislation.

The role involves investigating obstructions and unlawful occupation of the highway, monitoring compliance with permits and licences, issuing statutory notices, and preparing case files to support legal proceedings. You will play an important role in improving compliance, addressing misuse of the highway and helping to ensure that Birmingham’s streets and public spaces remain safe and accessible.

What you’ll need to be able to demonstrate

Strong communication skills

Good judgement and the confidence to handle challenging situations

Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Previous enforcement experience in a relevant area

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

Birmingham City Council offers excellent training and development opportunities, making this an ideal role for those looking to develop their enforcement career and make a meaningful contribution to the city. Interviews will take place in person, with further details provided to shortlisted candidates. What we offer in returnMembership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached. For informal enquiries please contact resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here. Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointmentJob Description and Person Specification