Senior Permit Officer (R)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Transport and Highway Infrastructure section in Sefton, following the creation of a new post in the Highway Network Management team. This is a busy section undertaking a number of statutory functions and managing an increasing number of permit requests from all stakeholders.
We are looking for someone with extensive experience in the streetworks environment who can manage a team of permit officers, to ensure compliance with national standards, drive improvements and ensure a consistent approach across the whole team.
The key responsibilities include:
- Working with all members of the team to minimise highway disruption.
- Ensuring that agreed standards are met for all works across the Borough, and that the defect process is followed where necessary.
- Challenging, where appropriate, to ensure the right outcomes for our residents and visitors.
- Undertaking site meetings on major and complex schemes.
- Ensuring that all available income is maximised in relation to streetworks.and any associated functions.
- Keeping up to date with new legislation, standards and codes of practice, and ensuring a consistent approach across the team.
- Identifying and planning resources in response to peaks in demand in specific areas and locations.
- Preparing technical reports for management, identifying trends, areas for improvement and proposed solutions.
This role suits someone with a comprehensive knowledge of current streetworks legislation, a team player with strong verbal and written communication skills who is able to competently organise and prioritise an increasing and complex works programme.
Please see Appendix A (page 10) in the Recruitment Pack for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing Date - Friday 5th June
Provisional Interview Date - Monday 15th June
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.
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.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
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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How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please fully complete the online expression of interest.
