Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Wigan Life Centre South
College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ
Salary: Grade 9, £39,862 - £45,091 per annum.
37 hours per week
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Your role:
This exciting role is part of the Highways and Network Management service which is part of the Environment Directorate.
You will work with a range of technical staff primarily covering traffic management, asset management and new development related services. Your job will be to manage the highway network in relation to congestion, road safety, parking management and new developments with a view to securing the expeditious movement of traffic and ensuring safety to motorists and the public.
You will play a key role in helping make Wigan a borough of choice, through improved journey times, accessibility and connectivity.
About you:
You will exhibit the BeWigan behaviours and have experience of working in a traffic management environment.
You will be an effective communicator with an ability to work constructively with elected members, senior managers, and other internal/external organisations. You will have excellent decision making/negotiation skills, the ability to break down technical problems or issues.
You will also require a good understanding of the value and use of new technology to improve and modernise working processes. You will also have the competency to effectively utilise a variety of IT systems including AutoCAD to assist design and analysis of highway and transport solutions.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. The Network Management service plays a key role in managing congestion, improving road safety, supporting new development and allowing residents, businesses and visitors to travel safely around the borough and connect into the wider region.
We are enthusiastic team who are committed to continual improvement and to providing the best possible service to our residents. We will provide you with the support you need to do your job and learning opportunities to support your professional development within the organisation.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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For informal discussions, contact Danny Orrell, Traffic Management and Parking Services Manager on 07973502314.
Priority candidates Interview date: Wednesday 17th September 2025
Interview date: Friday19th September 2025