Reference: REQ6980
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent
Help us keep Leicester moving.
As an Assistant NRSWA Coordinator you will play an important role in supporting the coordination of street works across the city. Working as part of the Network Management Team you will help ensure works on the highway are managed effectively and disruption is minimized in line with the council’s statutory Network Management Duty.
The Network Management Team manages activity on the highway network, working with utility companies, contractors, developers, internal council teams and other stakeholders to support the safe and efficient movement of people and traffic around the city. This is a varied post which combines technical assessment, coordination, system-based working and communication with a wide range of internal and external contacts.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your day-to-day activities will include, but are not limited to, assisting with the assessment and processing of permit applications, permit variations, early start requests, extension requests and other related submissions. You will review applications for temporary traffic management, including road closures, traffic signals and other traffic control arrangements associated with works on the highway, and help to coordinate works across the network to reduce conflicts and minimise disruption to residents, businesses and road users. You will maintain accurate records and update information on Street Manager and other relevant systems, carry out invoicing activities related to NRSWA permit fees, inspections and other functions, monitor shared inboxes and respond to enquiries from utility companies, contractors, developers, internal departments and members of the public, liaise with inspectors and other colleagues to ensure information is accurate and acted on within required timescales, attend and support internal and external meetings where required, and provide wider support to the Network Management Team as needed.
What You’ll Need
We are looking for an organised, detail-focused individual comfortable in a role that combines administration, legislation, technical assessment and coordination. You should have experience working in an administrative, coordination, technical support or customer-focused environment, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. You should be proactive, professional, able to pay close attention to detail, particularly when working with applications, records and statutory timescales, and possess good written and verbal communication skills. You should be able to interpret information accurately and make sound judgements within set procedures, be IT competent, and confident using IT systems and databases including Microsoft Office applications.
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive salary of £26,403 – £34,434 per year.
- Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): £46,953.
- Generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working.
- Opportunities for skill development with a variety of training and development programmes.
- Flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains.
Join Us
We are committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. We aim to make our recruitment process as fair and welcoming as possible. For an informal conversation to discuss this role, please contact Joshua Pemberton at Joshua.pemberton@leicester.gov.uk. Interviews will take place week commencing 22nd June.
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