Area Lead Compliance Officer - WMF2167e

The Streetworks Area Lead Compliance Officer within the highways service is vital in supervising the streetworks compliance team and streetworks duties throughout Westmorland and Furness.

The role will ensure the authority complies with all its duties to coordinate and ensure allworks on the highway are approved and planned to reduce congestion and minimise disruption to the public. The role will provide technical advice and support to other teams within the service and the role is also a key interface with utilities, contractors, members and members and public.

Who we are looking for

• A relevant degree or NVQ Level 5 in appropriate discipline or equivalent and Membership of appropriate professional body.
• Thorough knowledge of application of standards, specifications, systems, guidelines, regulations, policies, and legislation appropriate to relevant work areas or service
• Considerable experience of working on activities which fall under the New Road and Street Works Act 1991 and its relevant Codes of Practice, the Traffic Management Act 2004 and the Highways Act 1980.
• Financial management experience and working with financial management systems
• Can demonstrate expertise in a highway maintenance or operational field. Ideally within a highways or wider civil engineering discipline

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.