Service Manager - HNM Streetworks Co-ordination and TCC

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Nottingham is seeking a Service Manager for Highway Network Management. The role involves leading initiatives to improve traffic flow and managing projects related to street works and traffic control. Ideal candidates will have significant knowledge of traffic management legislation and experience in people management. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a hybrid working model.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge of national and local policies relevant to the duties.
• Experience in managing traffic and street works to minimize congestion.
• Understanding of Traffic Control Centre operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage traffic services.
• Deliver improvements to enhance mobility on the network.
• Translate and deliver the vision for the city.

Skills

People Management Skills

Knowledge of Traffic Management Act 2004

Budget Management

Job description

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Job Description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 Hours x 1 post available

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £ 56,730 (Level 1) to £60,125 (Level 4)

Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG7 3NG

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more...

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Service Manager for Highway Network Management (HNM) Street Works Coordination and the Traffic Control Centre (TCC) who can represent the Authority at a senior level. This is a new position as part of a service area restructure and as an experienced individual, you will need to translate and deliver the vision for Nottingham City Council and for the City, placing our citizens at the heart of everything we do. You will be proactive and provide leadership and effective management to support the Council's statutory duties under the Traffic Management Act 2004 and a range of Highway Network Management services and functions including:

• Street Works Management
• Traffic Control Centre
• Intelligent Traffic Systems
• Traffic Signals Maintenance Contract

About You

You will be an effective people manager who is skilled at developing staff, including setting objectives, managing performance and providing support across a wide range of professional spheres. We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the advertised deadline should we identify a suitable candidate. Please outline in your application how you meet the requirements of the job description and the following bullet points

The ideal candidate will have:

• Substantial knowledge and understanding of national and local policies, codes of practice and legislation relevant to the duties of the post.
• Suitably experienced and qualified in the day-to-day management of traffic and the regulation of street works to minimise congestion on the City's highway network. Has expertise in delivering physical network management improvements that reduce congestion, enhance mobility for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and other traffic.
• Knowledge and experience of the Traffic Management Act 2004 and other related legislation associated with this post.
• People Management skills and experience to empower and motivate teams to deliver results. Can set high performance targets with clear expectations, monitor progress, support and develop staff including addressing any under performance constructively.
• Experience or an understanding of a Traffic Control Centre operations to optimise traffic signals and other intelligent traffic systems.
• Has competent budget skills and an understanding of capital and revenue budgets.

You can find the job description for this post here

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Mark Jenkins, Head of Traffic & Flood Risk Management by email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 8th December 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support

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About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working - to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.