Enforcement Officer - Gosport Borough Council

Enforcement Officer

Location: Town Hall and across the Borough
Salary: Grade 6 £32,061 to £34,434
Hours: 37 hours per week on a rota basis, including weekends
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Gosport Borough Council is looking for proactive and community-minded Enforcement Officer to join our Streetscene team. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in their local area, enjoy working outdoors, and are confident dealing with a range of public-facing situations – we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Patrolling public areas to identify and address environmental offences (e.g. littering, dog fouling, fly-tipping,) engaging with individuals to issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) where offences are committed.


• Patrolling car parks to enforce parking regulations in accordance with relevant legislation issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) to vehicles in contravention of parking restrictions.


• Enforcing Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) in accordance with Council guidelines


• Responding to incidents involving rough sleepers, and unauthorised encampments


• Maintain accurate records of all enforcement activity and complete necessary reports attending court and providing witness statements when required.


• Providing a reassuring presence engaging with residents, businesses, and community partners


• Supporting public events and being available for emergency response tasks

The Person We're Looking For:

• Experienced in enforcement, investigations, or similar regulatory work


• Calm and confident when dealing with difficult or confrontational situations


• Able to work independently and as part of a close-knit team


• Skilled in communication with a diplomatic, professional approach


• Well-organised, IT literate, and capable of managing a varied caseload


• Physically fit with a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.


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Essential Requirements:

• Full, current UK driving licence


• Good level of literacy and numeracy


• Comfortable using IT systems and mobile devices


• Able to work flexible hours including early mornings and weekends


• Previous experience in parking, community safety, or environmental enforcement


• Knowledge of relevant legislation: Traffic Management Act, Environmental Protection Act, Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act


• Experience working with Police or local authorities.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and committed team


• Contribute directly to community wellbeing and public safety


• Access to training and development


• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme


• Generous holiday entitlement 

How to apply

To make sure your application is above the rest, please review the “job profile” and “how to apply” to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.  Please ensure you fully read and follow the guidance so you can demonstrate how you meet the criteria under “who is the person” on the “job profile”. 

PLEASE DO NOT JUST SUBMIT A CV.

Please ensure you refer to the “how to apply” document when you complete your application as there is information in there that you need to include and evidence in your application for this role.  This is really important or you are likely not to be short listed. 

Email your submission to [email protected]

Closing date for receipt of completed submissions 14 August 2026

Interview dates to be arranged 

Job Profile

Application Form

How to Apply