Network Management Officer

To assist the Network and Asset team leader to deliver the activities and functions of the Council's Network and Asset team. This covers the three work areas of Public Rights of Way, Asset management and Systems.

PROW; manage and oversee the team in delivering the the legal and statutory functions including planning. Develop and update policies inline with latest legislation and best practice. Develop and manage community/stakeholder groups to assist in the delivery of rights of way maintenance and improvements.

Asset; procure asset surveys, manage/process the data to develop forward work programs and asset replacement. Provide technical responses to DFT and bench marking groups for reporting purposes. Assist in preparation of services budget allocations. Collate and prepare submissions for DFT incentive funding and whole government accounting.

Systems; Assist in managing, specifying, developing and implementing geographic, internet/intranet and technical information management infrastructure and systems in accordance with strategic asset replacement programs to provide the facilities which will enable the efficiency of the Service and the information provided to the public to be improved. This will include Power BI reports. Assist the Network and Asset team leader on the management of the Service's systems, in particular, the Brightly Confirm system and its application across the directorate.

Cheshire West and Chester is a community-driven organisation committed to delivering exceptional public services. As a council, we pride ourselves on innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration, where employees are our most valuable asset. Our mission is to provide high-quality services that meet the needs of our residents and ensures a thriving place to live, work, and visit.

We are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable officer to predominantly manage the Highways Public Rights of Way team, with support to Asset Management/System teams to ensure that the council's asset are maintained effectively. Manage and monitor the highway network and provide the network management duty to ensure activities on the highway are well co-ordinated.

This role will pay a significant part in ensuring that the service responds effectively to the needs of local communities and other stakeholder sectors; communication with internal and external stakeholder is key. You will also play an active part in the delivery of the asset management and Public Rights Of Way policy and strategy for the Highways service, helping to deliver the councils ambition for a safer greener borough with a high focus around delivering excellent customer service.

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