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Ipswich Borough Council
Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DE
Salary: £31,525 - £33,119 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 0966
This is an exciting opportunity to join our fast-paced and growing Parking Services Team. We are looking to recruit a Civil Enforcement Officer who will primarily be responsible for ensuring that parking regulations are enforced and that this results in reduced congestion across the town and surrounding areas, enabling a vibrant and welcoming parking environment.
Day-to-Day
The role is primarily enforcing parking regulations through the issuing of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs). This can be in restricted parking areas, car parks, on-street pay and display parking bays, and residents parking zones. The role also involves carrying out immobilisation or removal of vehicles that are in contravention.
The role will involve working outdoors in all weathers covering all terrains. Patrolling will take place on foot or by use of company fleet.
The role follows a 3-week shift pattern covering operational hours of the service, which can include some evenings and weekends during this rota pattern.
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About You
We are looking for people who are assertive and polite in all dealings with members of the public and who can demonstrate previous experience of their ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult situations.
This position is subject to a standard DBS check.
What We Can Offer
As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking, public transport discounts, free swimming, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, and the opportunity to work within a dynamic team.
To Find Out More
For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Justin Wedderburn on: 01473 432840 (option 1) or via email: justin.wedderburn@ipswich.gov.uk or Kimberley Suttle kimberley.suttle@ipswich.gov.uk and Andrew Barker andrew.barker@ipswich.gov.uk.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) [https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/sites/ipswich/files/2026-10/Job%20Description%20and%20Person%20Specification.pdf] to find out more about this role.
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How to Apply
Apply online via our website [https://www.ambitionipswich.com/] where you can complete the online application form for this vacancy.
Closing date: 27 October 2026
Interview date: 3 November 2026
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and/or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.
Please note, CVs are not accepted.
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