Principal Parking Services Officer - Ref: EE07626

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.

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.

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

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

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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