Assistant Network Coordinator

This role has a starting salary of £31,262 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring new Assistant Network Coordinators to join our fantastic Network Coordination team. Join our dynamic team in the Environment, Infrastructure and Growth (EIG) Directorate and be part of providing essential services that benefit every single resident, business, and visitor in Surrey!

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
  

About the Team

The Network Coordination Team consists of 1 Team leader, 3 Senior Network Co-ordinators, 8 Network Co-ordinators, 4 Assistant Network Co-ordinators and 2 Network Co-ordination administrators. The role and duty of the team is to manage Surrey Road network to ensure the expeditious movement of Traffic and reduce congestion as much as possible. The coordination team seats within the Street Works Team which consists of Compliance Team and our Technical support team.

About the Role

As an Assistant Network Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for assessing incoming permit applications and road space requests for accuracy to work on the public Highway. Your role will also involve inputting data on to multiple systems, providing cover for Coordinators and Administrators while on leave, and assisting the Team Leader, Senior Coordinators, and Network Coordinators.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Agood knowledge of Microsoft systems
• Experience of working within NRSWA/TMA legislation, either for a Highway Authority or Utility Company
• An ability to work successfully as part of a team in a high profile service area
• Adaptability and flexibility and able to work under pressure
• A Streetworks Qualification Registration (SWQR).

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 10/05/2024 with interviews planned for 20/05/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.