Network Manager

As a Network Manager, you will be jointly responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the team and carry out both management and technical functions as required. This role will involve planning, co-ordinating, monitoring and inspecting Street and Road Works, Specified Licences and Footway Crossings, in order to ensure that all works are carried out within the boundaries of a strict legal framework. Accountable for the day-to-day Network Management Duties, enforcement and recovery of all financial obligations associated with the role. Duties include:

• Providing direct line management to Highway Approvals Officers and Network Inspectors.
• Encouraging learning and development and ensuring that all HR processes and policies are followed, including 1-2-1s, sickness and annual leave.
• Managing team members to ensure that all duties under relevant statutory legislation is followed and meet the required standards.
• Overseeing and managing the network coordination process. Ensure that team members follow correct processes and legislation.
• Confirm that permits are coordinated and managed accurately and efficiently to preserve the free flow of the highway network.
• Overseeing and providing support on any conflicts, refusals, directions, financial penalty notices or variation requests.
• Ensure that permits are updated, liaise with Works Promoters when required to obtain a satisfactory conclusion.
• Managing and maintaining Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders and carry out reviews on behalf of management.
• Giving advice and direction on traffic related issues concerning developments, planning issues and events.
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Assistance with completing your personal statement Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.