Salary: ££38,220 to £42,839 per annum
Grade: JK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Are you a problem solver and enjoy working with a wide variety of people?
Do you have the motivation to proactively advance your own career?
Have you ever thought how North Yorkshire’s Road networks actually work but never had the opportunity to find out?
We are looking for a Network Co-ordinator to join our Street Works Team, this is a fantastic opportunity for self-starters with experience in Highways and Traffic Management and knowledge of current legislation relating to Street Works.
The Role
As part of the Street Works Team, you will be based out of County Hall, Northallerton. You will be tasked with the co-ordination of works within the highway and to ensure the associated permitting/noticing is compliant with the relevant legislation and/or code of practice.
You will be required to process road closures, when necessary, on behalf of statutory undertakers to ensure safety whilst works take place for both the public and the undertaker, whilst also considering the impact of disruption to the public.
You will also ensure requests for network information and correspondence are responded to within the agreed timescales.
What you will bring
You will have an Engineering qualification or equivalent to ONC level.
You will also have:
* Knowledge and understanding of current highways legislation e.g., Highways Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, Traffic Management Act, and the Road Traffic Regulation Act.
* Knowledge and experience in the application of Traffic Signs Manual and the Code of Practice – ‘Safety at Street Works and Road Works’.
* Experience in network co-ordination
* Good problem solving and decision-making skills
What can we offer you?
When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position.
* Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.
* Pension: for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with an 18.5% contribution.
* Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save money.
* Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, plus lots more.
Contact & Apply
If this opportunity appeals to you, we encourage you to take the opportunity to have an informal discussion with Jennie Middleton, Jennie.Middleton@northyorks.gov.uk
Applying is easy, simply click on apply, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload. Please note we will be interviewing whilst the role is live and reserve the right to close the advert should suitable candidates be appointed.
Key Dates
Closing Date: 18th February
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Key Documents
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.