Civil Enforcement Officer in Scarborough

Are you a lover of the outdoors? Are you looking for a role that allows you to earn whilst being outdoors across the district of North Yorkshire? This is where you come in. We’re looking for Civil Enforcement officers to join our parking services team.

As a Civil Enforcement Officer, you will:

• Issue penalty charge notices using handheld computerised terminals and support with written reports
• Work as part of a team patrolling car parks and highways in your designated area
• Enforce parking regulations and assist the public with enquiries in a helpful and sensitive manner
• Report defects related to signage, street lighting, street furniture, or any other public hazard that may impact permitted parking facilities

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors and would like to broaden their knowledge of North Yorkshire while being active in the community.

Shifts: Rolling Rota, averaging 4 days over 7, between 05:00am and 00:15am

Weekend working allowance: up to £30 per full day (approximately £2,000 additional per annum)

What You Will Bring:

• A customer-focused mindset with strong verbal and written communication skills
• The resilience and confidence to deal with the public tactfully
• Flexibility, reliability, and attentiveness in your work
• Ideally, some ability to operate computers or computerised equipment – though full training will be provided, so enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are just as valued
• A full manual driving license is required to complete all aspects of the role, however we would consider a candidate who is working towards achieving this.

What can we offer you?

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days per year after 5 years continuous service, plus public holidays. Up to 10 days extra leave can be purchased at any time. Extended unpaid leave is available for career breaks subject to business needs.

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Contact & Apply: If you are interested in learning more about this fantastic opportunity, please contact Scott Small via 0300 1312131. Applying is easy, simply register your details, remove your personal details and upload your CV.

Key Dates:

Closing date: Wednesday 10th June 2026

Interview dates: week commencing 15th June 2026

We will be shortlisting while the vacancy is live and if a candidate is successful, we will close early. The post is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service check which will be met by the employer.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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