Salary: £28,598 - £29,540 per annum
Hours: 37 Hours weekly
Location: Civic Centre, Carlisle
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Are you passionate about road safety and traffic management? Cumberland Council is seeking a dedicated Civil Enforcement Officer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for patrolling roads and off-street parking areas, issuing Penalty Charge Notices for parking violations, and ensuring the proper functioning of parking equipment. You will also attend adjudication hearings and provide courteous advice to the public on parking-related matters.
At Cumberland Council, we value teamwork, professionalism, and community engagement. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for training and development. Join us in making a positive impact on our local economy and communities
Who We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you should have GCSE passes in Mathematics and English, a valid driving licence, and basic computer skills. Previous experience in enforcement and customer service is essential. You must be willing to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays, and be able to travel across Cumberland.
We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is – Standard DBS
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application.Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 08/03/2026
Interview date:w/c 23/03/2026
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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Post Specification
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