Permit Co-Ordinator

WMJobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wolverhampton Council invites applications for the Permit Coordinator (Network Services and Regulations) role within the Highway Service. The post is full-time and permanent, offering a salary of £36,363 to £40,777 per annum and a standard 37-hour week.

A full valid UK driving licence is required to discharge permit and traffic management duties under the Highways Act and related legislation. The appointee will assess, determine and process permit applications, liaising with utilities,

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Significant demonstrable experience in traffic management, highways or street works.
• Experience supervising staff in highways or street works environment.

Education

Degree or HNC or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

Permit Coordinator (Network Services and Regulations)

City of Wolverhampton Council is looking for exceptional candidates to fill a variety of roles within the Highway Service.

Salary - £36,363 - £40,777 (Grade 6)

Hours - 37 hour per week

Contract type - Full time, permanent

It is required that the successful candidate has a full valid UK driving licence.

To discharge the delivery of the Council's Street Works Coordination & Network Management duty by assessing, determining and processing permit applications, alongside temporary traffic management applications, in accordance with the requirements of the Highways Act 1980, New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) and the Council Permit Scheme. This will involve liaison with the Statutory Utility Companies, Contractors and Private Individuals to ensure they understand and comply with the legislation, procedures and technical specifications.

Qualifications - Degree or HNC or equivalent in a relevant discipline or significant demonstrable experience in the area, significant experience in a traffic management, highways or street works environment, experience of supervising staff in a highways or street works environment.

Should you require further information or an informal discussion please contact Emma Latham on 01902 555791.

Closing Date – 23rd July 2026

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure.

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