Job Description
Salary range: Grade (£38,256 – £39,276) p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Job Description
Salary range: Grade (£38,256 – £39,276) p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon
This is a strategic position within the SCRER Department a nd one that carries authority across departments and can negotiate on behalf of the Council. The post holder will play a significant role in delivering the Council’s statutory duties under NRSWA and Traffic Management Act regulations within an area of 87km² that extends from Upper Norwood in the north to Old Coulsdon in the south which is supported by a road network of 726km.
The London Borough of Croydon’s Network Management Team is looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to join its Street Works Permit Team.As a member of the team you will be required to assist us in fulfilling our responsibilities under the New Roads and Street Works Act and the Traffic Management Act and in doing so ensure that we maximise the benefits of operating a permit scheme.The duties will primarily include assessing and approving or refusing permit and licence applications to carry out works and issuing fixed penalty notices for non compliant notifications and breaches of permit conditions.The team is also responsible for the maintenance of the Council’s Street Gazetteer and you may be required to assist with its maintenance and carry out other duties such as raising invoices.
In carrying out the duties of this post you will be required to use Streetmanager / excel / word along with other applications as and when needed.Ideally you should have a thorough knowledge of the legislation surrounding street works.
The position is based in Bernard Weatherill House which is close to East Croydon Station. Currently the job is 2 days a week in the office and 3 days WFH but initial attendance at the office more than the 2 days is ideal to get to know the team / processes.
If you wish to make a positive contribution to minimise disruption caused by street works we would like to hear from you.For an informal chat about the position please telephone Scott Wallace 07436038677
To view the Streetworks Officer role profile please Click here .
About Us
Croydon Council’s priorities
The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services
- Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
- Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
- Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
- Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
- Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities
Key Business Plan Outcomes
- Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
- Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
- Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
- People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
- Croydon Council’s new ways of working
Equal Opportunities Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.
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