Permit Coordinator

Hull City Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hull is seeking a Permit Coordinator for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will coordinate street works operations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, while providing support to a busy team. Essential qualities include strong organisational skills and excellent communication. No prior experience required, as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Hardworking and motivated team player.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Experience with databases is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate street works operations.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure works are carried out to a high standard.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

ICT systems

Job description

Overview

Permit Coordinator - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Hull City Council is seeking to recruit a Permit Coordinator to join our busy Street Works Permit Team on a 12 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will work within a fast-paced office environment, providing daily IT and clerical support while assisting with the coordination of street works activities across the city.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate street works operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, including the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA), and the Council’s Permit Scheme.
• Support the smooth and efficient delivery of projects by liaising with internal teams, external partners, utility companies, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Help to ensure works are carried out to a high standard, minimising disruption to residents, businesses, and road users.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a hardworking, motivated team player with the ability to learn and adapt quickly. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication are essential. Experience of working with ICT systems and databases would be an advantage, but full training will be provided.

What we offer

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a new challenge and play a key role in helping Hull City Council manage and coordinate works on the public highway. You will be part of a supportive and busy team, working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of the Council’s Street Works Permit Scheme.

This will be an exciting opportunity to take on a new challenge and join a busy team as Hull City Council continues to work with external and internal customers providing a Street Works Permit Scheme.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adam McArthur, StreetWorks Manager on 01482 612 764 or [e-mail]

Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.