About Us and The Role

As a Highway Authority, Warwickshire County Council (WCC) has responsibility for co-ordinating all works on the highway network of Warwickshire. Both WCC and undertakers are required to give notice to each other of their intended works. This process is aimed at assessing the impact on any works to minimise disruption to traffic networks and any foreseeable inconvenience which could be caused to street/road users.

WCC carries out these duties under the New Roads & Street Works Act (NRSWA) / Traffic Management Act (TMA) 2004 taking action to ensure compliance by all works promoters

All works promoters are required to apply for a permit from the highway authority and WCC issues these through the joint permit scheme West and Shires Permit scheme (WaSP)

As the Network Coordinator you would be responsible for processing Permits set out under regulations and conditions from NRSWA and TMA and enforced through the WaSP Permit scheme. 

Key Requirements

• Relevant degree or other qualification to NVQ Level 4 or a minimum of 3 years experience within a relevant specialist discipline
• The ability to independently interpret and analyse varied and complex information or situations over the medium term.
• Experience of working with customers, clients and partners
• The ability to organise own workload and decide priorities.
• The ability to persuade others to adopt a course of action which is not necessarily their preferred approach
• Have experience of using ICT systems
• The ability to work under pressure including meeting deadlines and dealing with interruptions
• The ability to co-ordinate a number of elements within a project plan.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make 

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels?valued, included, safe, supported,?and?welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!? 

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure.  Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.  

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'   

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.  

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council. 

Additional Information

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.  

For further information about the role please contact Claire Dolan, Network Coordination Team Leader on clairedolan@warwickshire.gov.uk

Closing date:  Midnight on 27th March
Interview date: 10th April 

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. 

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See?more