Compliance Manager

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Gloucestershire seeks a skilled Compliance Manager to manage street works compliance. The role involves stakeholder coordination and requires strong experience in street works and proficiency with relevant software. Applicants should have or be working towards a Civil Engineering qualification and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. The position offers hybrid working opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible and agile working opportunities

30 days annual leave plus discretionary half day

Career development and qualification opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee discount Cycle to Work scheme

Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme

Access to employee networks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Street works with understanding of relevant systems, regulations and principles.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills; strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant street works software; ability to work under pressure and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance of Statutory Undertakers/Works Promoters to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for legally compliant works.
• Represent the County Council at Regional JAG / HAUC and national meetings.
• Work as part of the Street works team developing relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in Street works

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Proficiency in street works software

Education

Professional qualification in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

At Gloucestershire County Council, we are dedicated to managing the dynamic world of street works, a front facing service to control and manage roadworks across the county, with the aim of minimising disruption whilst allowing highways to be maintained and utilities to provide the essential services we all rely on. The Council is looking for a Compliance Manager, a varied and pivotal role, to support the management of Street works across the county. Reporting to the Traffic Manager, the Compliance Manager is responsible for managing the performance of Statutory Undertakers/Works Promoters operating on Gloucestershire County Council's network. The role will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations and ensures that all works activities undertaken on the Council's highway network are legally compliant. You will work closely with various stakeholders, such as other local authorities, transport agencies, and utility contractor companies, to ensure compliance. Acting as the County Council representative at Regional JAG / HAUC and national meetings as required.

As the Compliance Manager, you will play a vital role as a member of our Street works team, you will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain successful working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, bodies and companies. To be successful in this role, you should have proven experience in Street works, with a strong understanding of relevant systems, regulations and principles. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, combined with interpersonal abilities, are essential. Proficiency in relevant street works software is required, and the ability to work under pressure and make informed decisions is crucial. A professional qualified in Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred., If you are an experienced professional with a passion for Street works and want to be part of our talented team and together face problems head-on then we want to hear from you., We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

As you'd expect, we offer an attractive package of benefits which makes a career in Local Government both flexible and rewarding. Hybrid working arrangements are available for many of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance of Statutory Undertakers/Works Promoters operating on Gloucestershire County Council's network to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (local authorities, transport agencies, utility contractors) to ensure works on the highway network are legally compliant.
• Represent the County Council at Regional JAG / HAUC and national meetings as required.
• Work as a member of the Street works team with strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Street works with understanding of relevant systems, regulations and principles.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills; strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant street works software; ability to work under pressure and make informed decisions.
• A professional qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Chief officers annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus a discretionary extra half day
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• Employee discount Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network