Overview
Herefordshire Council is seeking a confident and motivated Education Enforcement Officer to play a key role in improving school attendance across the county.
Job Title: Enforcement Officer
Hours: 37
Salary: HC7 £32,062 to £36,636 per annum
Location: Plough Lane, Hereford
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 08/02/2026
Interviews: w/c 16/02/2026
What will you be doing?
In this vital position, you will investigate unauthorised absences, issue Fixed Penalty Notices, and work closely with schools and partner agencies to ensure children receive the education they deserve. You’ll also assess and issue child employment and performance licences, investigate offences, and prepare evidence for legal proceedings — all while upholding safeguarding responsibilities and maintaining accurate, high‑quality records.
About You
We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, sound professional judgement, and experience in education, legal, or regulatory environments. You’ll manage a varied caseload, provide clear advice to stakeholders, and represent the Council when required. If you’re ready to make a real difference and embody our THRIVE values we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion regarding the role, or for more information, please contact Paul Di Lucia – Regulatory Service Manager - [email protected] 01432 383224
We Offer
A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
* Salary range of £32,062 to £36,636 dependent on experience
* Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Career progression: clear pathways to progress
* Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
* Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
* Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
* Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Why Choose Us
Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west. We embrace partnership working and are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, a cross-border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire.
The council priorities over the next four years are set out in the Council Plan with four main areas: People, Place, Growth and Transformation. We will enable residents to realise their potential, protect the environment, support housing development, and deliver efficient services through innovation and value for money.
Don’t meet all parts of the job description?
Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills.
Reasonable Adjustments
Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [email protected]
Creating an inclusive workplace
We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
* Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme.
* Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
* Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.
How To Apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox - check your spam/ junk folder too. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!
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