General information Reference 4735-2054 Closing Date 02/05/2025 Service Area Directorate Environment Service Area NRSWA & Traffic Management Category Highways/Engineering - Professional - Highways/Engineering - Professional Job Title NRSWA & Permitting Officer Grade BBU09 Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles) BBU09 34,314 - 37,035 Contract Type Full time permanent Contract Hours 37.00 Job Advert To coordinate works and events on the highway using specialist Streetworks software and process permit applications from both Utilities and the Councils own works promoter under the East of England Permit Scheme. To provide an administrative service to the street works section to fulfil its obligations under the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 the Traffic Management Act 2004 and the Highways Act 1980. How to apply When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below. Closing Date: 2nd May 2025 Interviews will be held 14th, 15th and 16th May 2025. Please note: The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: · a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) · a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk Armed Forces Covenant Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces Disabled applicants Bedford Borough Council is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability Care Leavers Covenant Bedford Borough Council is proud to have signed up to the Care Leavers Covenant. If you are currently looked after by a local authority or a care leaver (care experienced young person), and under the age of 25, we pledge to guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you are applying for. https://mycovenant.org.uk/about/ Additional Vacancy Information Allowance (pro rata for part time roles) N/A Work Pattern Full time, 37 hours per week Is this an enhanced DBS role? No Is this a politically restricted role? No Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker? Yes Location Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford Location Borough Hall Cauldwell Street MK42 9AP Bedford Is this a designated car user position? No