Senior Parking Administrator

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £29,550 - £32,055 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 6th November 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

The Senior Parking Administrator role combines financial and administrative responsibilities within the Notice Processing Unit. Duties include raising purchase orders and invoices, undertaking financial reconciliations, maintaining accurate records and supporting the administration of Penalty Charge Notices. The role also provides day-to-day support and guidance to Parking Administrators and assists with the smooth operation of the team.

This is a varied role within the Notice Processing Unit, where you will support the delivery of a busy notice processing function and help ensure work is completed accurately and within statutory timescales.

You will be responsible for a range of tasks including producing management information, maintaining records and supporting the administration of Penalty Charge Notices and related correspondence. The role requires close working with colleagues, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure processes are carried out accurately and efficiently.

As a Senior Parking Administrator, you will also assist with financial processes and other specialist administrative tasks that support the effective operation of the Notice Processing Unit. In addition, you will provide support and guidance to Parking Administrators and undertake the full range of administrator duties when required.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

• Either AAT Intermediate, NVQ Level 3 in Accountancy (or an equivalent qualification), or NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration (or an equivalent qualification) and have experience of financial processes including debtors/creditors, budgeting, management accounting and general accounting.
• Be adept at compiling, using and deriving information from complex spreadsheets and from a wide variety of software packages, including databases.
• Have the ability to produce work to a consistently high standard.
• Be able to work flexibly under your own initiative, sometimes under pressure in order to meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Have the ability to prioritise and control work and manage your own workload.
• Have experience of working with the public, in particular dealing with irate or distressed customers.
• Have good written and oral communication with customers, clients, professional officers and contractors.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.  You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Marianne Buckby - Team Manager

Telephone: 0116 3052803

Email: Marianne.buckby@leics.gov.uk

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process

Our Organisational Values

Our Employee Benefits

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