An opportunity has arisen in the Highways Services for a Street Lighting Manager.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
The post holder will be responsible for providing a wide range of services to assist all functions of the County Council but with specific responsibility for all client functions within the Street Lighting Team contributing to the operation of Strategic Highways.
You will organise and manage the activities of the service area to ensure that the maximum efficient and effective use is made of the resources available.
Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, elected Members, internal teams and services, external consultants / contractors.
We encourage you to contact Paul Anderson via email at to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
* HNC in Construction or similar
* Qualified ElectricianPlease refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
If successful, you will be required to undertake and pass an in-house driving assessment as part of our pre-employment checks before any offer of appointment can be confirmed.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held Week commencing 16th March 2026
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
We welcome applications from disabled people and those who are or consider themselves to be neurodivergent
HOW TO APPLY
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the Person Specification section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.
For guidance on completing your application, visit our website
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on option 4) or via email
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