Team Leader - Traffic Orders

This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council and temporary agency workers currently working at Brent Council.
Salary range: 55,323 - 58,461 per annum inclusive of London weighting

Contract:

Permanent / Fixed term (period) / Secondment / As and when

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location:

Civic Centre and other locations from time to time
An exciting opportunity to lead and develop a specialist team responsible for delivering high-quality traffic orders that help shape safer and more efficient journeys across Brent.
Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people.

Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.
About the role
We are looking to recruit a Team Leader for Traffic Orders to join our Healthy Streets and Parking Team who will be responsible for the statutory compliance for the making of Traffic Management Orders for parking and traffic restrictions which contributes to improving public safety.
In this role, you will be required to manage the traffic order making team that are responsible for preparing and implementing all permanent and temporary traffic regulation orders.

You will be responsible for the delivery of the programme and the legality of the orders whilst also managing and mentoring members of the traffic order  addition, you will also lead on relevant service improvements including the Digital Map Based Traffic Order project, improving public information and efficiencies in processes.

About youTo be successful you will need to have good knowledge and understanding of The Road Traffic Regulation Act and other traffic and highways legislation plus good working knowledge of traffic and parking design standards.

You will be required to have practical experience in traffic order making and able to give direction on any legal matters associated with drafting and completing traffic orders and statutory notices without legal challenge.

Why join us?
We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:
27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles

Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers’ leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees

Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans

Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and onsite facilities

Learning and development opportunities to support your career

Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment
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How to apply

Please note that employees must have successfully completed their probationary period before applying for this vacancy

Closing date:
Sunday, 18th October 2026 (23:59)
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