Assistant Street Works and Permitting Officer

Lincolnshire County Council; South Kesteven; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in South Kesteven is seeking an entry-level individual to coordinate and inspect works on the Lincolnshire Highway Network. This full-time position offers a flexible hybrid working model and comprehensive training. Applicants should have BTEC or A Levels or relevant experience, along with strong interpersonal skills. Enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent benefits including a contributory pension and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge and skill suitable for the role.
• Experienced in customer liaison.
• Ability to manage tasks in a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, inspect and enforce works on the highway.
• Provide administrative support to Street Works Officers.
• Assist with the coordination of highway works under the Lincolnshire Permit Scheme.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder communication

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Education

BTEC or A Levels

NRSWA Supervisors qualification

Tools

IT systems

Job description

About the Role

We are currently looking for an individual who can ensure the efficient use of the Lincolnshire Highway Network in the western areas of Bourne, Stamford, and Spalding by coordinating, inspecting and enforcing works on the highway.

The role involves

• Administrative support to Street Works Officers in the team.
• Data entry of information into our IT systems.
• Assisting with the coordination of highway works under the Lincolnshire Permit Scheme.
• Inspection of highway sites to ensure compliance with NRSWA legislation and the Permit Scheme.
• Customer liaison with our internal engineering teams and external utilities.

This is a full-time, entry-level position in the Street Works and Permitting Team within the Highways department and training will be given to accomplish all tasks required by the role. LCC are proud to offer an agile and flexible hybrid approach to working, enabling you to strike the right balance for you and the service.

You’ll be primarily based at our Sleaford / Thurlby offices, with the team typically coming in once a week, usually on Fridays, though this may vary. The remainder of your time will be spent working in a hybrid model, including time out on site.

Lincolnshire County Council always seeks to take a proactive and positive approach to coordinating and inspecting works on the highway. Our commitment is to ensure the efficient use of the highway network within Lincolnshire for the benefit of the community, the economy and the 'Place' of Lincolnshire as an excellent area to live, work and visit.

About You

It is essential that you hold a BTEC or A levels or a NRSWA Supervisors qualifications OR have a demonstrable level of knowledge and skill suitable for the role. Candidates with relevant experience, a professional work ethic and good interpersonal skills will also be considered. Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Office and the use of other Information Technology is essential.

You will be able to communicate with stakeholders effectively and to build collaborative relationships to work towards the corporate vision of achieving more than we can on our own.

Above all else you need to have a positive "can do" attitude and be passionate about ensuring the Lincolnshire Highways Network delivers for the residents and road users of the county. You will be required to be mobile across the county, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

About Our Offer

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

Applications Close on 02 / 09 / 24 and interviews will be held on or after 11 / 09 / 24

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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