Grade/Salary ME11 - £42,060 - £44,685 per annum
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We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Network Coordination Officer to join our team.
You will lead in the evaluation of Major to Minor works with regards to management, coordination, inspection and enforcement of highway activities on the council's road network. This will include Road and Street Works, Highway Licensing, Events, Developments, Road Closures and any other activity affecting traffic and Network Accessibility.
Responsible for the assessment of Permit Applications ensuring accuracy and identifying potential breaches of the Acts and London Permit Scheme, you will review and take responsibility for the issuing or rejection of more complex works permit applications. You will apply permit conditions as appropriate, taking in to consideration of the locality and co-ordination with planned works and events in the area.
You will be solely responsible for carrying out external inspections throughout the borough and would be required to plan your daily programmes and manage an extensive workload with conflicting demands and priorities whilst ensuring that all inspections are carried out in the agreed legislative timescales.
What we offer:
Merton is a dynamic and thriving borough, offering a unique blend of urban and green spaces, with Wimbledon's world-renowned tennis courts and bustling local high streets. As part of our team, you'll be joining an organisation that is driven by our shared values and commitment to the future of Merton.
At Merton Council, we are Merton United, One Borough, One Team. We are committed to nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future, and creating a borough where sport and active living are at the heart of our communities.
We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that encourages creativity, supports wellbeing, and delivers real, tangible impacts in the community.
Merton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement and flexible working.
The role benefits from hybrid working with at least 3 days a week at the Civic Centre in Morden.
There are great transport links to the Civic Centre, with the Morden Northern Line Underground Station very close by, with travel into central London taking just 25 minutes. We are also a 10-minute walk from Morden Road Tram Stop and both Morden South and South Merton Railway Stations.
Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you Work for Merton : Working for us | Merton Council