Job Description

Working Hours: 17.5 and 35 hours per week positions available

Contract Type: Part and Full-Time Positions Available

Closing Date: 28 July 2023

The increasing levels of expansion and development citywide in Manchester with internal Highways Improvement Schemes, Utility Company Works and Telecommunications Work along with large scale projects such as the arrival of High Speed 2 (HS2) and Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) into Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, represent a once-in-a-century opportunity for the city.

There are 2 posts, one for 5 days per week and the other for 2.5 days per week and will play a key role role in supporting the Traffic Manager and the Events & Network Specialists in the Events and Network Coordination Team. To do this, the postholder will liaise with all the aforementioned stakeholders in co-ordinating and assisting in the management of a full range of potentially complex activities.

This position is integral to the Traffic and Events Team and Network management overall as they have the responsibility for coordinating works which take place on the Manchester City Council network. It is a statutory requirement for Local Authorities to use a permitting system in order to manage movements and grant permissions on the highway in line with legislation. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of Manchester, to play a part in the delivery of improvements, and to be part of our journey in one of the most dynamic centres in Europe.

The Event and Network Coordination Team assess and approve any proposed works on the Manchester City Council Network via the Greater Manchester Road Activity Permit Scheme.

The team have overall responsibility for coordinating all activity taking place on the network from utility works, in house works , events, street parties and emergencies. The team work to promote Manchester as a place to live, work and visit; facilitating development and investment in the city centre, and encouraging businesses to relocate here, supporting the creation of new jobs, homes, infrastructure (including transport infrastructure) and facilities.

This role involves blended/hybrid working. You may be able to work from home or remotely some of the time, or for certain tasks or limited days or hours. For the remainder of the time, you will be required to work at council sites or offices. This will depend on your role\xe2\x80\x99s responsibilities and your personal circumstances. For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please email or call Matthew Turner, on 07946815015, matthew.turner@manchester.gov.uk We are looking for individuals ideally with a highways background and experience of works coordination along with experience in stakeholder and contractor engagement. You will also have excellent I.T., written and verbal communication and influencing skills; a track record of building effective partnerships and working with senior managers and Elected Members; the ability to understand, assimilate and communicate complex information in a non-technical way; and be able to work well under pressure. Manchester City Council is leading the way in transforming services in the public sector and we are looking for talented people to join us. The Role Holder ensures that quality standards are upheld in order for works to progress so there is the challenge of ensuring that the applicant is supported.

We\xe2\x80\x99re the local government authority for , and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We\xe2\x80\x99re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you\xe2\x80\x99re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that\'s fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five \xe2\x80\x98behaviours\xe2\x80\x99 \xe2\x80\x93 the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We \xe2\x80\x98own it\xe2\x80\x99 and we\xe2\x80\x99re not afraid to try new things
• We\xe2\x80\x99re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. If you want to find out more about the role, our culture, flexible arrangements or any adjustments, please let us know by emailing . If you are invited to interview we will ask you if you require any adjustments in order for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

If you would like to access the job details in another format, such as large print, audio or printed on a coloured paper, please email or call 0161 227 3373.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you\'ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

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When you join us

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we\xe2\x80\x99ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

Other relevant information

salary from

\xc2\xa328,900

contract

permanent

working hours

full time

application deadline

12 00 am

28th Jul 2023

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