We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join the Network Management team and take a lead role in overseeing the daily activities of the Network Permit Officers.

The successful candidate will serve as the Council's primary interface for matters related to Coordination, Compliance, Licensing, Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs), and other events on the Highway. This particular role is part of the Temporary Restriction, Events, Licencing & Support (TRELIS) Team and the focus of the role will be on licensing in particular.

The Network Management Service is responsible for fulfilling the Council's obligation to ensure the smooth flow of traffic. The Service oversees permit issuance, coordinates activities and works on the highway network, and manages licensing for events, activities, and temporary road restrictions.

If you have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Salary: £44,075 to £47,181 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: Temporarily based at County Hall or Drayton Depot - Chichester, due to the temporary closure of Durban House, Bognor Regis.
Interview Date: w/c 25/08/25

This role requires the successful candidate to travel throughout the county for visits.

Regular attendance at your designated base location will also be necessary, and there will be opportunities for remote work. Final arrangements will be confirmed with the successful candidate.

You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available.

About the job

Our work in Network Management brings a unique experience each day, filled with unexpected challenges and rewards! There are several key responsibilities that are likely to be integral to this role, including:

• Serve as a Senior Officer within the Network Management Team, with line management responsibilities for a team of Network Permit Officers.
• Collaborate with other senior officers within the Network Management Service to plan and coordinate workload distribution and manage permit
• Work with senior officers across the Service to maintain and enhance work practices, procedures, staff development, and training initiatives.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with managers and works promoters, as well as key relationships with internal clients, team colleagues, and external partners or organisations.
• Provide advice and guidance to Network Permit Officers and the wider team regarding permits, compliance, licensing, and applications for temporary traffic regulation orders (TTRO) and events on the Highway.

By becoming part of our dedicated, public value-oriented Network Management service, you can pursue a meaningful career and contribute to the delivery of essential services to the residents of West Sussex - Apply now!

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Degree, or equivalent professional qualification, or comparable experience in a relevant subject area.
• New Roads and Street works Supervision Qualification.
• LANTRA Sector 12D Supervisors Qualification.
• Extensive experience in network management or a related field.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of IT systems and procedures.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity, managing workloads and monitoring the performance of a small team, or the willingness and preparedness to assume such responsibilities.

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Rewards and Benefits

We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 30 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent local government pension scheme

A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.

For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is EIE01446.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV and cover letter.

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• Outline your motivations for applying.
• Explain the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please ensure you have covered each of the key skills in the attached job description).

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, satisfactory references, and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

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