Civil Parking Enforcement Officer

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is an ambitious Local Authority with big plans for the future. Parking Services have already implemented a number of changes which have modernised the way people can pay for parking and how we enforce parking contraventions by way of issue of Penalty Charge Notices.  This continues to be an exciting period with aspirations to introduce new technologies to simplify and improve the experience of parking in Great Yarmouth.

The Parking Services Team carries out Civil Parking Enforcement throughout the Great Yarmouth Borough Council area from Martham and Winterton in the north to Hopton and St Olaves in the south. As part of the Norfolk Parking Partnership the team manage the on-street parking. In Great Yarmouth alone that includes the Residents Zone A of approximately 900 spaces and the sea front area with 46 pay and display machines and over 1100 parking spaces. In addition to this the team manage and enforce a portfolio of 21 pay and display car parks owned by the Borough Council comprising almost 2000 spaces. There are also a further 7 permit holder car parks.

This position involves patrolling on foot and enforcing the parking regulations in a given patrol area, identifying and responding to contraventions, issuing and recording Penalty Charge Notices in accordance with the appropriate legislation (Traffic Management Act 2004).

 Interview date: Tuesday 10 February 2026

We offer a friendly working environment with attractive terms and conditions, including generous holiday entitlement, flexible working and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

CVs are not accepted.

The Council operates an equal opportunities policy and we welcome applications from all parts of the community.

The successful applicant(s) must show the ability to deal with the general public, sometimes in confrontational situations, in a polite manner maintaining a high level of customer care and presenting a positive image of Great Yarmouth Borough Council and the Norfolk Parking Partnership at all times. Due to the nature of the role, applicants will need to be responsible, reliable, have good communication skills, operate associated equipment and wear the uniform required. The successful applicant(s) must hold a valid driving licence.

Due to the nature of this post, an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has the goal to achieve excellence for the Borough. We don’t just say we are ambitious; we mean it. We are always looking at the ways in which we can improve and be the best that we can, providing the best for the people who live, work, visit and operate businesses in the Borough.

We have big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead. We are one of the most successful enterprise zones in the country, Great Yarmouth is England’s offshore energy hub and Norfolk’s biggest seaside resort at the edge of the Broads National Park. The challenges we face in the borough are wide, but our commitment to achieving more has never been so focused.

We know that our team members are our most valuable asset, working hard to achieve our short and long term goals. Find out more about the people who work with us, and if you are as ambitious as we are, apply now and be part of our team.

We offer a range of exciting benefits as an employer and are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and the services we provide.

There is more information on the Jobs page of the Great Yarmouth Borough Website, with details of how to apply and the recruitment process. You will also be able to find more details regarding DBS checks (if relevant for the job role), Right to Work checks, along with details of our values and behaviours, agile working and our Privacy Notice.