Assistant Network Coordinator

The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £34,660 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant Network Coordinator to join our fantastic Network Coordination team based in Leatherhead.

This role is open to hybrid working with the right balance. As a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office and working remotely, including from home. This can be discussed further at interview.

Our Offer to You

26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

Join Surrey County Council's PLACE Directorate and play a key role in keeping Surrey moving!

Our Network Coordination Team helps manage one of the country's busiest road networks, ensuring residents, businesses and visitors can travel safely and efficiently across the county. Working at the heart of highway operations, you'll contribute to reducing congestion, minimising disruption and supporting the effective delivery of essential works on Surrey's roads.

The Network Coordination Team is made up of a Team Leader, Network Coordinators and Network Coordination Administrators, working closely alongside colleagues in the wider Street Works Team, including Compliance and Technical Support.

As an Assistant Network Coordinator, you'll support the coordination and management of activities taking place on Surrey's highway network. You'll assess permit applications and road space requests submitted by utility companies, contractors and other organisations, ensuring they are accurate and compliant with relevant legislation and procedures.

You'll also maintain and update information across a range of systems, provide support and cover for Coordinators and Administrators during periods of leave, and work closely with the Team Leader, Senior Network Coordinators and Network Coordinators to help deliver an efficient and responsive service.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with knowledge of street works and traffic management legislation who enjoys problem-solving, working collaboratively and contributing to a service that has a visible impact across Surrey. Every day you'll play a part in helping Surrey's road network operate as efficiently as possible, supporting essential works while minimising disruption for the people who live, work and travel across the county.

You'll be joining a supportive and experienced team where collaboration, knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement are highly valued, with opportunities to develop your skills and build your career within a vital public service.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills:

Experience working within the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) and Traffic Management Act (TMA) legislation, gained within a Highway Authority, Utility Company or a similar environment
A valid Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR) accreditation
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to work confidently across multiple systems
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy operational environment
The ability to work…