Reference: 19392
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,572 to £41,850 per annum
Closing date: 15 April 2025
Location: Chelmsford
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Essex Highways is responsible for managing and maintaining one of the largest highways networks in the country. The successful candidate will work within the Essex Highways Integrated Services contract a partnership between Essex County Council and Ringway Jacobs.
The key purpose of the role is to be responsible for providing the direction and management of the Traffic Data team and its data to successfully deliver an excellent service within Highways, for other Essex County Council teams as well as external Clients.
The postholder will also support the planning, development, management, and coordination of resource within the partnership to be delivered for the Highway Service, using internal staff, suppliers, external contractors, and other key stakeholders to maximise opportunities and ensure value for money solutions for the people of Essex.
Line management responsibility for 3 FTE direct reports.
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle,or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk
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