It’s an exciting time to join North Somerset Council’s Highways team!
We’re determined to deliver a high quality, safe, sustainable, and reliable highway network. Our service delivery model has recently been re-imagined ensuring we’re in the best possible position to meet the high expectations we know our customers expect from us and rise to the evolving challenges we face in the industry, such as the council’s commitment to carbon reduction and providing people the opportunity to work within the sector. We can’t wait to get started and need your help.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Highways, the Highways Commissioning Service Manager will lead on;
- The development, management and successful delivery of the council’s highways maintenance, integrated transport programmes and term service contracts through the management of a series of contracts;
- Leading on integration of all investment delivery on the highways network and highways assets; and responsibility for developing and embedding a coordinated, cross service approach to the management of and investment in highways assets.
- It will also be responsible for shaping the council's cross cutting approach to planning the future needs for highways assets, in conjunction with the Head of Highway Services.
- The role will also lead on ensuring that any new development has the minimum adverse impact on highway safety, traffic capacity, environmental capacity and convenience to transport users as a whole.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Clevedon. Please be advised that this office will be closed by 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset.
About you
To apply for this post, you’ll have;
- Demonstrable evidence of experience relevant to the post and person specification
- Proven experience of successfully managing significant and demanding programmes and/or projects, including experience of resolving complex organisational and service issues.
- Experience of devising, developing, and implementing a service which meets the strategic outcomes of the organisation.
- Knowledge and experience of using systems aligned to business processes to support the management of efficient and effective service.
- Experience of managing complex budgets, including appropriate costing and activity analysis
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build robust and productive relationships based on transparency and trust.
- Experience of developing frameworks for performance management, service, business and workforce planning, effectively managing Health and Safety and risk
- An understanding of, and commitment to Equal Opportunities with the ability to apply this to all situations
Why North Somerset Council?
We understand working for a local authority is more than just a job. We want to ensure our employees remain passionate about what they do and enjoys their time at North Somerset. Whether that means you want training and development opportunities or a flexible working arrangement to fit around family commitments, we will work with you to ensure you are getting the best out of your employment.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days per year. Further details of the rewards package on offer can be found in our Benefits booklet.
Want to know more and apply?
For an informal discussion, please contact Darren Coffin-Smith, Head of Highways and Parking, on 07557849850 or Darren.Coffin-Smith@n-somerset.gov.uk
Anticipated interview date: Week Commencing Monday 06 May 2024
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Somerset Council – Open, Fairer, Greener.
Please note: We are currently only accepting applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.