The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Job details Job reference VAC007299 Date posted 07/08/2025 Application closing date Blank Location Sandy Park Salary BG8 - £29,064 - £31,022 + £3,686 shift pay Package Pension scheme Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Traffic, Highways and Road Safety Attachments Civil Enforcement Officers x5 Job description Full Time, Permanent If you love being outdoors, working with all kinds of people, in all kinds of places, this is a role that could make your day – every day. It’s certainly a job that will help you keep fit. You’ll get your 10,000 steps in daily. And with shifts all around Bristol, you’ll never get bored of the scenery. As a Civil Enforcement Officer, you’ll be doing good for our communities. Making sure vehicles are parked appropriately on streets and in car parks, you’ll help keep Bristol’s roads safe and reduce congestion. Issuing Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles that don’t follow the rules, you’ll be promoting fairness and safety. And the bit that may surprise you? You’ll get to make peoples’ day, daily. After all, you’ll be a very visible ambassador for the Council. Plenty of passersby will have questions, which you’ll be only too happy to answer. Of course, they’ll ask you about much more than parking. You’re as likely to be telling a tourist the best way to a local landmark as you are helping a motorist figure out the best place for them to park. We’ll set you up for success with a thorough induction week, followed by a fortnight working with your supervisor. You’ll then spend up to six further weeks paired up with another officer, while you build your confidence to go solo. Once you’re up and running, you’ll still enjoy plenty of scope for ongoing training, as well as ongoing support from your supervisor and colleagues. You’ll get everything you need to be comfy and safe in all weathers – from a full uniform including shoes and protective clothing, to a phone and body worn camera. With a changing room, showers and lockers at base, you won’t need to travel to work in uniform. And wherever a shift takes you, you won’t be far from a spot where you can take a break, microwave a meal and make a brew. The benefits don’t end there. With a six-week working pattern, you’ll always know your days off well in advance. And with annual leave rising from 25 to 30 days after five years’ service (plus Bank Holidays, naturally) there’s a great work-life balance to be had as a Civil Enforcement Officer. What you’ll need So, what are we looking for? First and foremost, you’ll be a real ‘people person’. With experience of working with members of the public, you’ll bring good communication skills. Since not everyone appreciates being found to have broken the rules, you’ll also need the ability to stay calm under pressure and defuse tense situations. Happy working independently, you’re also a true team player. In return, you’ll find lots of scope to progress your career with Bristol City Council. After all, every supervisor and shift manager you meet will have started out in this very role. Please note this role is subject to a DBS standard check. Why Bristol City Council? We go the extra mile for our people. In a fast moving and supportive work environment, you’ll get the chance to use your skills and develop new ones. Your excellent rewards package will include membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. What’s more, you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping to make Bristol a better place, with a bright future. How do I apply? If you share our and are ready to make a difference with us, please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. Please note that this is a rolling advert with no set closing date currently. Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis. Please submit your application as soon as you're able to. To find out more about this opportunity, please email the Shift Manager: Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people and Black and racially minoritised candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly. Job title Civil Enforcement Officers x5 Job reference VAC007299 Date posted 07/08/2025 Application closing date Blank Location Sandy Park Salary BG8 - £29,064 - £31,022 + £3,686 shift pay Package Pension scheme Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Traffic, Highways and Road Safety Attachments Job description Full Time, Permanent If you love being outdoors, working with all kinds of people, in all kinds of places, this is a role that could make your day – every day. It’s certainly a job that will help you keep fit. You’ll get your 10,000 steps in daily. And with shifts all around Bristol, you’ll never get bored of the scenery. As a Civil Enforcement Officer, you’ll be doing good for our communities. Making sure vehicles are parked appropriately on streets and in car parks, you’ll help keep Bristol’s roads safe and reduce congestion. Issuing Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles that don’t follow the rules, you’ll be promoting fairness and safety. And the bit that may surprise you? You’ll get to make peoples’ day, daily. After all, you’ll be a very visible ambassador for the Council. Plenty of passersby will have questions, which you’ll be only too happy to answer. Of course, they’ll ask you about much more than parking. You’re as likely to be telling a tourist the best way to a local landmark as you are helping a motorist figure out the best place for them to park. We’ll set you up for success with a thorough induction week, followed by a fortnight working with your supervisor. You’ll then spend up to six further weeks paired up with another officer, while you build your confidence to go solo. Once you’re up and running, you’ll still enjoy plenty of scope for ongoing training, as well as ongoing support from your supervisor and colleagues. You’ll get everything you need to be comfy and safe in all weathers – from a full uniform including shoes and protective clothing, to a phone and body worn camera. With a changing room, showers and lockers at base, you won’t need to travel to work in uniform. And wherever a shift takes you, you won’t be far from a spot where you can take a break, microwave a meal and make a brew. The benefits don’t end there. With a six-week working pattern, you’ll always know your days off well in advance. And with annual leave rising from 25 to 30 days after five years’ service (plus Bank Holidays, naturally) there’s a great work-life balance to be had as a Civil Enforcement Officer. What you’ll need So, what are we looking for? First and foremost, you’ll be a real ‘people person’. With experience of working with members of the public, you’ll bring good communication skills. Since not everyone appreciates being found to have broken the rules, you’ll also need the ability to stay calm under pressure and defuse tense situations. Happy working independently, you’re also a true team player. In return, you’ll find lots of scope to progress your career with Bristol City Council. After all, every supervisor and shift manager you meet will have started out in this very role. Please note this role is subject to a DBS standard check. Why Bristol City Council? We go the extra mile for our people. In a fast moving and supportive work environment, you’ll get the chance to use your skills and develop new ones. Your excellent rewards package will include membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. What’s more, you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping to make Bristol a better place, with a bright future. How do I apply? If you share our and are ready to make a difference with us, please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. Please note that this is a rolling advert with no set closing date currently. Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis. Please submit your application as soon as you're able to. To find out more about this opportunity, please email the Shift Manager: Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people and Black and racially minoritised candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly. Bristol City Council. Location : Bristol Area, South West England, United Kingdom