We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Highway Works Permit Team and be a part of Solihull’s future success. We pride ourselves on being a Council that is small enough to care, but big enough to make a difference. To help achieve this we work closely with our public sector partners, businesses, the voluntary sector, and communities to improve the lives of the people we serve. We help to make big things happen – like the High-Speed Rail network, M42 Junction 5a, our housing growth programme aligned with the Local Plan and bringing forward exciting commercial and residential develops at Birmingham Airport, the N.E.C. and Arden Cross development. With its regionally and nationally significant economic assets and transport infrastructure, attractive environment, aspirational housing and skilled workforce, Solihull has been rated as one of the best places to live in the country, has delivered the fastest rate of private sector jobs growth outside London, maintains a strong retail offer, and provides excellent schools and education opportunities. Solihull’s success stimulates further demand for growth and it is critical for Solihull’s future success that the growth that takes place in a way that is right for Solihull and for all its citizens – what we call “Managed Growth.” As Permit Scheme Co-ordinator within this exciting team, you will provide technical support to ensure that the Council delivers its Traffic Management statutory duties and obligations. You will assist in records management, attend site meetings, carry out inspections liaising with Highway Work promoters, issuing fixed penalty notices and associated income. To be successful you will have a qualification in Traffic or Highways Management or be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience of traffic management and work co-ordination systems. You will have good IT skills, able to use a range of systems and applications and you will be able to demonstrate effective negotiation, influencing and diplomacy skills to engage with customers and stakeholders. In return we offer the opportunity to join us at what is a very exciting time in shaping the future for Solihull, working with a professional and friendly team, together with a range of flexible working options, attractive staff benefits and a career average pension scheme. We also offer: Flexible working and agile working arrangements Generous annual leave entitlements with opportunity to buy up to 10-days additional leave per year Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service Family and carer friendly policies Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme Working on a hybrid basis; this role will involve a predominately office based period of induction, followed by a combination of home and office working, to meet business needs. For any queries relating to this post, please contact: Duljit Madahar - duljit.madaharsolihull.gov.uk The closing date for completed applications is 02 nd February 2025 Interviews will be held week commencing 10 th February 2025 This is an essential car user post as the demands of the job make it operationally essential and there is a contractual requirement to make a suitable vehicle available to ensure the requirements of the job can be carried out effectively. Applicants must be able to drive, have a driving licence and be a car owner, however there is use of an EV Council vehicle if required. For disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required. This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Attached documents Permit Scheme Co-ordinator JDPS.docx