London Borough of Newham Highways and Sustainable Transport Service Highways Place Data Officer £44,331 - £47,532 per annum About Us The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube, DLR, and Elizabeth Line access. Newham is a place that is full of potential and brimming with energy and talent. Proud to be one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs anywhere in the UK, 72% of our residents are from ethnically diverse communities, speaking over 220 languages and our population of 351,000 is growing at a rate of 14%, the third highest rate of growth in London. In recent years we have seen unparalleled levels of investment, growth, and interest in our Borough, but for all our successes, Covid-19 laid bare the endemic inequality that exists in our borough and how now, the Cost of Living crisis is exacerbating that. That’s why we are working towards Building a Fairer Newham, focused on economic security, health, equality and the environment. About the Job We are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience working in a busy Highways and Sustainable Transport environment, with excellent technical and professional knowledge of asset management software, GIS tools and AutoCAD. Complex data management skills is essential along with ability to update Highway Authority Local Street Gazetteer (LSG) data and Additional Street Data (AS). You will be responsible for managing other data sets that are used in the management and operation of the highway network, including traffic data and accident data. You will be involved working across various teams to source data sets on the condition of the highway network and its assets; managing this data and preparing appropriate asset projection models; and using specialist highway condition projection software. You will report to a Principal Officer, and work alongside several teams in delivering tasks and projects. About You Working in a varied and fast-paced environment, you will use your existing knowledge and experience to support service delivery in Highways and Sustainable Transport service, for operations, asset maintenance and projects. Benefits Flexible working arrangements including offices in Dockside and working from home. Please note this is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days in the office. Generous pension allowance As an employee you will have access to Newham Rewards employee benefits scheme and the Councils employee assistance programme. Please view JD here Closing date 2/3/25 Shortlisting Date w/c 03/03/2025 Interview Date w/c 10/03/2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.