City Centre Enforcement Officer

  • Salary range:
    £28,598
  • Possalaryto
    £32,061
  • Contract Type:
    Permanent
  • Directorate:
    Place & Economy
  • Closing Date:
    7 April 2026
  • Pay Grade:
    7
  • Weekly Hours:
    37

All about the Role 

We are seeking an individual who can provide an efficient and effective service of enforcement in a fair, accurate, and consistent manner within Peterborough City Council Unitary authority area. The successful candidate will  enforce the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 in addition to any other legislation relevant to the role through the issue of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) where appropriate. The role also helps the public and supports community safety  by problem solving in the city centre including environmental and anti-social behaviour matters. Officers will also work with other PCC departments to promote the city.

 The role will be part of a uniformed team delivering a visible presence in the city and will provide advice, support and enforcement to residents, visitors, and businesses in the city centre and other locations across Peterborough.

 

All about You

Working a 7-day shift pattern, and patrolling as directed, you will need to have ability to resolve conflict in a professional manner, stay calm under pressure, have good communication skills and be able to interpret and enforce legislation where and when necessary. If you like working outdoors, dealing with the public, and making a positive difference to improve Peterborough, then come and join the Safer Communities Service

 

All about our Benefits 
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme… 

  • Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes 
  • Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)  
  • Access to car lease scheme 
  • Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances 
  • Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings 
  • Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth 
  • Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day 
  • Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network 
  • Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards 


All about our Commitments 
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk  we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.

 
 
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Town Hall
31 Bridge Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK, PE1 1HF
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Jemma Tingey - Recruitment and Retention Officer

Jemma Tingey
Recruitment and Retention Officer

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Job benefits

Employee benefits platform

Access to a range of benefits, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.

Annual Leave Buying

Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).

Car Lease Scheme

Access to car lease scheme.

Bank Holiday Flexibility

Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.

Shared Cost AVCs

Make Additional Voluntarily Contributions to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.

Learning & Development

Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.

Volunteer Leave

Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.

Employee Recognition Awards

Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.


Find out more about our benefits, ways of working and commitment to your wellbeing.

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