Traffic Regulation Orders Officer
Details
- Reference: SCC/TP/288446/1009
- Positions: 1
- Salary: £29,697 - £38,585 per annum
- Category: Enforcement & Regulations
- Contract type: Permanent
- Working hours: 36 hours per week
- Posted on: 11 July 2024
- Closing date: 8 August 2024
- Directorate: Highways, Infrastructure & Planning
- Location: Merrow Complex, Merrow, Guildford, GU4 7BQ
Description
This role has a starting salary of £29,697 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. As you progress through your career in the role your salary could increase up to £38,585 per annum.
We are excited to be hiring a new Traffic Regulation Orders Officer to join our fantastic Traffic Regulation Orders Team.
The team is based in Merrow, Guildford but we promote a hybrid approach to working, meeting collaboratively when required. We are proud of our strong focus on development and excellent track record of promoting internally.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Team
The Traffic Regulation Orders Team provide a legal service throughout Highways Operations & Infrastructure Directorate by promoting and producing temporary and permanent Traffic Regulation Orders and Notices for works on the Surrey Road Network. The team supports not only Surrey County Council works, but Statutory Undertakers and other Agencies. Our aim is to provide a professional, efficient and cost effective service to the Council. The Team ensures that the Council is protected in its legal duty and that all Traffic Regulation Orders and Notices are in place prior to any works being carried out on the Highway.
About the Role
As a Traffic Regulation Orders Assistant, you will be responsible for making Temporary Traffic Orders and Notices under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. You will be required to develop accurate drafting skills for the required Statutory Notices and Orders which will are time sensitive. You will also be required to develop relationships within the Team and the Traffic Orders requesting officers, advertising agency and the Roadclosures Team.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Experience using Word, Excel, Outlook and GIS mapping
- Able to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities and work on own initiative
- Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with other Teams
- Demonstrate an ability to understand the relevant legislation and the associated procedure regulations
Contact details
Please contact us for any questions relating to role requirements, flexible working requests, transferable skills or barriers to employment.
For an informal discussion please contact Michelle Caines by e-mail at Michelle.Caines@surreycc.gov.uk.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/08/2024 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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