Highways Assets Data Officer

London Borough of Bexley; Bexley (OH); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Bexley is seeking a candidate to manage recording and ongoing record keeping of its highways assets. The role supports data provision for council submissions and funding allocations, with a mix of Civic Offices and home working as required.

Applicants should hold GCSE A-C grades; interviews are scheduled for early November 2026. The post is a fixed-term 4-year contract, with potential inclusions in development opportunities for current staff.

Qualifications

• GCSE A-C grades or equivalent to demonstrate literacy and numeracy.
• Refer to the Job Description / Person Specification for full essential and desirable criteria.
• Interviews scheduled to be held early November 2026.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

GCSE A-C grades

Job description

The purpose of the post is to manage the recording and ongoing record keeping of the council’s highways assets through the updating and analysis of our corporate databases and mapping systems, and to be a key point of contact for any internal or external enquiries. This work is to ensure that the details and inventory of the council’s infrastructure is properly managed, supporting the provision of data across the council and for formal submissions to government, and the correct allocation of funding can be achieved.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

This is for a fixed period of 4 years

The successful candidate will be required to work at the Civic Offices and at home, as the work demands, and set days are not to be established.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrew Bashford, Head of Highways, Traffic & Infrastructure. Email [e-mail] with enquiries or to arrange a discussion.

Candidate Profile

Interested candidates must hold GSCE A-C grades or equivalent, to demonstrate literacy, numeracy, and adequate educational standard.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Interviews are scheduled to be held early November 2026

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail]

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.