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Civil Enforcement Officer - Haywards Heath, RH16 1SS

Mid Sussex District Councilhaywards heath🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 26 Mar 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Embrace a hybrid role where you actively contribute to your local community by ensuring safe and efficient parking, offering a fantastic opportunity for skill development and a rewarding career. This position is ideal for independent, professional individuals who enjoy a dynamic, public-facing role and want to make a tangible difference. Apply today to join a supportive team and embark on this engaging career path.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
haywards heath, United Kingdom

Job Description

Civil Enforcement Officer - Haywards Heath, RH16 1SS

Mid Sussex District Council

Are you someone who enjoys being out and about, working independently, and helping your local community run smoothly?
Were looking for a Civil Enforcement Officer to join our friendly Contracts and Services team, delivering a fair, customerfocused parking enforcement service across Mid Sussex.

This is a role where youll make a real differencekeeping roads safe, supporting local businesses, and helping residents and visitors by providing clear, confident and polite guidance. If youre professional, approachable, and enjoy a role that keeps you active, this could be the perfect next step.


What Youll Be Doing

As a Civil Enforcement Officer, youll be a visible and trusted presence in the district. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Patrolling onstreet and offstreet parking areas on foot or by vehicle
  • Issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) fairly and accurately in line with regulations
  • Supporting members of the public with parkingrelated enquiries
  • Using handheld devices and bodyworn cameras to record clear evidence
  • Checking signage, road markings and reporting any defects
  • Carrying out simple checks on parking equipment and enforcement tools
  • Identifying and reporting abandoned vehicles
  • Following relevant legislation, Traffic Regulation Orders and council procedures to ensure safe, consistent operations

Youll work closely with a supportive team of fellow Civil Enforcement Officers and supervisors, while often managing your own patrols and workload independently.


About You

Were looking for someone who:

  • Has experience in a publicfacing role and can deal confidently and calmly with a wide range of people
  • Pays close attention to detail and can record information accurately
  • Can remain professional, polite and helpfuleven in challenging situations
  • Works well alone and as part of a team
  • Holds a current, clean UK manual driving licence
  • Is comfortable working outdoors in all weather
  • Is willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis

You dont need previous enforcement experiencefull training will be provided .


Why Work for Us?

Alongside a supportive team and a role that keeps you active and engaged every day, we offer a generous benefits package, including:

  • Annual salary reviews
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free electric vehicle charging
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions
  • Discounts with local businesses across Mid Sussex

If youre reliable, communityminded, and ready for a role with variety and purpose, wed love to hear from you.

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