Licensing and Enforcement Officer

Sefton Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council in the UK seeks an experienced Highway Inspector to join the Highways and Public Protection Department. The role focuses on site-based inspections of new developments to ensure compliance with approved highway specifications and adoptable works.

The postholder will oversee section 38 and 278 works, keep detailed site records, and enforce relevant highway regulations while coordinating with councillors and the public.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highway specifications and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of section 38 works.
• Supervision of Section 278 works on the highway.
• Maintaining detailed records of all site visits.
• Ensuring compliance with Chapter 8 and associated codes of practice.
• Enforcement of Highways Act 1980.
• Responding to enquiries from Councillors and members of the public.

Skills

Highways knowledge

Site inspections

Traffic management

Communication skills

Job description

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 30/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: HPP/26/346909

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our Highway Network Management Team within the Highways and Public Protection Department.

The role will have a specific focus on undertaking site-based inspections of new developments and infrastructure to ensure compliance with approved and highway adoptable specifications.

The postholder must have previous knowledge of the section 38 and 278 agreement process, a detailed knowledge of highway construction materials and understand the traffic management requirements to be able safe works on the highway.

The key responsibilities include:

• Supervision of section 38 works.
• Supervision of Section 278 works on the highway.
• Maintaining detailed records of all site visits.
• Ensuring compliance with Chapter 8 and associated codes of practice.
• Enforcement of Highways Act 1980.
• Responding to enquiries from Councillors and members of the public.

This role suits someone with a good knowledge of highway specifications, a team player with strong verbal and written communication skills who is able to competently organise and prioritise their workload.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday, 30 th October 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are week commencing 16 th November 2026.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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