Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full time, permanent Highways Enforcement Officer.

As the Highway Enforcement Officer, you will support the Highway and Coastal management team in ensuring the delivery of a highway’s enforcement service, ensuring compliance with the statutory provisions set out within legislation, such as the Highways Act 1980, Traffic Management Act 2004 and The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. 

Key responsibilities include engaging and advising residents, as well as businesses within the city and following up with notices and fixed penalty notices where compliance has not been achieved through informal enforcement methods. This will include areas such as damage to the highway, vehicles illegally crossing the highway, obstructions, unlicensed materials or structures etc.

To be successful in this position, you will require experience in a highways environment or a similar front-line role. Have knowledge of the relevant legislative frameworks and working knowledge of Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).

Have experience of working with the public and in confrontational situations which  is key to the role. Good communication skills is essential, along with evidence gathering and case file management skills to pursue cases to court.

This is predominantly a site based role and therefore the ability to drive around the city is a necessary requirement.

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.