Enforcement Officer

**Enforcement Officer (P01012)**:
Job description

Do you enjoy working outside?

The Council manages over 50 car parks within the New Forest area. In addition, you will be involved in investigations relating to abandoned vehicles, enviro-crime, and stray dogs.

We are looking for a flexible and self-motivated team player to join our Enforcement Officers on a permanent basis. The current shift pattern for this advertised post is Sun-Thu with rest days Fri/Sat

Reporting to your enforcement supervisor, you will undertake enforcement of off-street parking regulations through the issue of Penalty Charge Notices plus dealing with abandoned vehicles, enviro-crime and lost and found (stray) dogs so knowledge of dog handling and behaviour would be an advantage.

When required, you will also be working with NFDC river wardens at Keyhaven in the spring/summer months.

What’s in it for you?

**Benefits include**
- £21,989 - £26,215 per annum (pay award pending)
- 23/24 days annual leave (increase by 5 days with 5 years continuous local government service)
- Parking
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees
- Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
- Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories
- Have the ability to gain a detailed knowledge of the regulations.
- Be a good communicator with the ability to act courteously and professionally in circumstances that can be contentious.
- Be a team player.
- Have the ability to keep legible accurate records to a standard that can be used in Court.
- Hold a current and full driving licence.
- Knowledge of dog handling and behaviour.

If you would like to find out more about this role and for an informal discussion, please contact David Hurd (Environmental Enforcement and Amenities Manager) on 023 8028 5885.

What we can offer in return is a great place to work and a great team to work with. We believe that all employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the Council and that is why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, ideas are actively sought, and self-development promoted.

**Closing Date**:Midnight on Sunday 13th July

**Anticipated Interview Date**:Tuesday 22nd August