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Permit Officer x3

Employer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE
Salary
Band D, SCP 20-25 (£19,819 - £23,111 per annum) (£10.27 - £11.98 per hour)
Closing date
18 Dec 2018
Reference
SAND000003624

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Highways / Transport / Traffic
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Sandwell Council is in the process of introducing a highway works permit scheme.

Managing the increasing demand on our road network is vital if we are to minimise unnecessary congestion, delays and incidents on our network and deliver on our 2030 Vision Ambitions. We can only do this through great planning, scheduling and co-ordination of activities on our road network.

The Sandwell’s Highway Works Permit Scheme will help us improve the strategic and operational management of the road network. It enhances our existing powers of coordination through the proactive review and approval of works, together with the capability to apply conditions to the planning and carrying out of works.

As a Permit Officer, you will be a key part of the Network Management Team responsible for co-ordinating all activities on our road network and issuing or refusing permits to work in the highway. You will support the Permit Scheme Co-ordinator and Highway Assets and Statutory Functions Manager in all aspects associated with Sandwell’s Highway Permit Scheme including: assessment of permits; application of conditions; maintenance of records; enforcement and recovery of fees and charges.

You will also be involved in reporting processes, assisting in the preparation of management information. There is an element of event management to this role where you may be asked assist with the preparation of event schedules, publicity material, advertising, sourcing venues and providing support at public or stakeholder exhibitions and meetings.

We would love to hear from applicants who can demonstrate:  

Excellent customer service skills

Experience in this specialist discipline

Knowledge of relevant legislation; Highways Act; NRASWA; Traffic Management Act

Ability to assess risk and hazards when working on the highway

Experience of using technical IT systems. Symology-insight or similar

Ability to work under pressure, organise your own workload and meet deadlines

This is an important role for Sandwell and if you are up for the challenge of delivering a successful Permitting Scheme we would love to hear from you.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please ring Barry Ridgway on 0121 569 4027 or email barry_ridgway@sandwell.gov.uk

Hours

37 hours per week

This vacancy and advert will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.

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Who are we?

Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Why work for us?

  • Generous annual leave entitlements
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
  • An exclusive retail discounts portal
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
  • An employee assistance and counselling service
  • Annual leave purchase scheme
  • A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
  • Flexi-time working
  • A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
  • Volunteering scheme

Your career at Sandwell Council

We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.

Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.

Our plans for the future

Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell. 

We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours

To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;

https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 569 3300
Location
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom

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