Job Introduction
We’re seeking a Permit Coordinator to join our busy team within the Highways Service, managing licences and permits for works on the adopted highway.
This is an interesting role where no two days are the same. You’ll coordinate utility and highway works and manage the finances of the scheme.
The team is based out of our Bleak Hall offices and the impact we have on the road network is Milton Keynes wide.
You should have a good knowledge of the street works industry, but training can be provided on the finance for permit schemes.
Interview for this role will be held on 23 January.
Main Responsibility
- Coordinate street work permits, including looking at diversion routes, traffic management and ensuring they meet the legislation.
- Undertake the billing for the permit scheme, including permit fees, S74s and FPNs.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure that network issues are resolved quickly and efficiently.
- Deputise for the street works manager and other members of the team as and when necessary.
The Ideal Candidate
- Ability to make decisions based on multiple sources, meet deadlines and understand the permit scheme and how the road network operates.
- An understanding of the technical aspects of the scheme, including S74s, FPNs and defects is necessary to undertake the charging process and some experience of finance would be beneficial.
- A good knowledge of software systems, including Street manager and AMX would be preferable but training can be given.
- Able to prioritise workloads and work on your own if necessary.
- For this role, the candidate is required to have a full UK driving licence, along with access to a vehicle. Evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
