Highway Enforcement Officers in Birmingham

Highway Enforcement Officers Permanent Grade C - £36,581 to £45,529 Subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 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. 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 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 return Membership 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 For informal enquiries please contact resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships. In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.

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