This vacancy is only open to North Somerset Council employees and agency workers contracted to North Somerset Council. About Us North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community. The Role We are seeking a dedicated Senior Civil Enforcement Officer (Blue Badge Scheme) to join our Parking Services team. The Parking Services Team cover enforcement of parking restrictions, Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) offences and blue badge misuse across the whole of North Somerset district. As a Senior CEO (Blue Badge Scheme) you will be expected to patrol Council car parks and on-street areas covered by parking enforcement and offer a consistent and fair approach to enforcement and management of North Somerset parking while conducting Blue Badge checks and investigate potential misuse. You will also be required to enforce PSPO Offences, such as littering, dog fouling and smoking in a children's play area. You will operate as an individual and with other team members and act as a Council ambassador, offering help and guidance to the public over a range of topics. You will be expected to have excellent communication skills and be professional at all times particularly when dealing with potential confrontational situations. You will be expected to work in plain clothes where required and be able to conduct road side interviews while collecting evidence for possible court cases Working hours will be on a fixed rota basis, 4 days on 2 days off, to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Full uniform and training provided. Key Responsibilities: Checking vehicles in car parks and on-street enforcement areas to ensure they comply with parking orders and legislation Issuing parking enforcement notices and collecting evidence of breeches Collecting evidence of potential Blue Badge misuse and conduct roadside investigations Collecting evidence case packs to present to legal services for potential court hearings Work Style At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated. This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way: 0-1 day in the office Includes field workers who primarily work remotely. Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go. About You We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Blue Badge enforcement and who possesses the following skills and experience: Essential Criteria: Attention to detail while gathering evidence at the roadside Ability to work alone and under own initiative Able to present accurate case files for potential court cases What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer: Competitive salary and benefits Flexible working arrangements Local Government Pension Opportunities for professional development Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet. How to Apply If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Contact Information For further information about the role, please contact Darren, Principal Operations Officer on 01934 426599. Important Information As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role. Interview Date: TBC Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.