Working Hours
14 hours per week (Thursday and Friday)
Contract Type
Part-Time, Permanent
Additional Payments
Casual Car Allowance
Closing Date
28 June 2026
Closing Time
11.59pm
Interview Method
Face to Face
Legal Right to Work
Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
References
Where possible we require 3 years’ employment history.
Casual Car Documentation
The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.
Overview
We have an exciting opportunity to become part of the Network Management team within the Highways team.
Responsibilities
- You will be carrying out full visual inspections on live roadworks in line with the GMRAPS scheme inspections.
- You will be required to plan your routes and schedules in order to maximise your daily inspections and provide day to day support and query resolution to the Permit Officers, Co‑ordinator and Management.
- Manage day to day coordination tasks – i.e. Early entry, traffic management with the statutory undertakers – Liaising with the Traffic and Events officer where required and ensure compliance with all necessary Highways systems and processes and to undertake any other inspections as required such as Section 74, 3rd Party, FPNs and Permit conditions.
- You will also be required to undertake such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the level of the post.
Qualifications & Experience
- Computer literate with some experience in Microsoft Office software.
- Full valid driving licence and use of your own car for business purposes.
- Ideally with a highways background and experience of works coordination along with experience in stakeholder and contractor engagement.
Skills
- Communication Skills: Able to effectively transfer key and complex information to all levels of staff, adapting the style of communication as necessary and ensuring that this information is understood.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to absorb, understand and quickly assimilate moderately complex information and concepts and compare information from a number of different sources.
- Planning & Organising: Demonstrate the ability to organise multiple tasks in the most effective way, and allocate time and energy according to task complexity and priority.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: Is able to make effective decisions on a day-to-day basis, taking ownership of decisions, demonstrating sound judgement in escalating issues where necessary.
- Creative Skills: Ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions to problems, and develop new approaches to finding solutions outside of existing parameters.
- Research and Intelligence: Ability to research information from a variety of different sources and present in a variety of formats.
- Administrative Skills: Ability to develop and maintain effective systems in a rapidly changing environment.
- ICT Skills: Ability to use multiple applications, systems and associated software packages.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
- Pension – Enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme with options to top up. Includes life cover of three times your salary as a lump sum.
- Enhanced parental and carers leave – ample time to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
- Perks – discounts on shop, holidays, phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests.
- Learning and growth – diverse learning opportunities, workshops, training sessions, apprenticeships and qualifications with onboarding support.
- A Good Employment Charter member – secure, flexible work, fairness, pay review annually, trade union recognition, health and wellbeing support.
- Up to 3 days voluntary leave – pro rata paid volunteering leave.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Disability Confident Employer
We offer a workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
Pre-Employment Checks
- Proof of Right to Work – provide documentary evidence.
- References – from current and previous employer(s).
- Proof of Qualifications – relevant to the role.
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check – may be required.
- Proof of Manchester Residency – may be required.
- Police Vetting – may be required.
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance – may be required for roles with access to government data.
- Driving Licence – evidence of a valid licence if the role requires driving.
Application Notes
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
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