Walsall Council
Principal Parking Services Officer - Ref: EE07626
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Principal Parking Services Officer - Ref: EE07626
Grade: G11; Salary Range: £51,356 - £54,495
What are we looking for
We are looking for someone with experience in working in a Parking Services environment, having knowledge of Parking Services income and expenditure budgets, attending Traffic Penalty Tribunal hearings, being able to project manage and coordinate work relating to routine parking, bus lane and moving traffic enforcement and supervise all contractors who support the council in the provision of parking services on behalf of the council.
About the role
The successful applicant will be willing to travel and have experience in representing the council at local, regional and national level within the parking industry. They will also need to have the appropriate knowledge in order to be able to advise internal and external stakeholders on parking, bus lane and moving traffic enforcement matters.
About you
We need an experienced person with in-depth knowledge and application of relevant legislation, regulations, procedures, and guidance to assist the Team Leader in the Council’s statutory duties relating to traffic enforcement and the provision of off street and on street parking matters. Someone who has excellent communication skills and is computer literate.
Qualifications:
- Level HNC or above (or equivalent) in a subject relevant to the service or significant relevant service experience
- Relevant qualifications / Experience for service within the parking industry
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Closing Date: 13th September 2026
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note:
When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.
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Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits [https://go.walsall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-/benefits-of-working-for-us]. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
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Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
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