Highways Licensing Officer

Job Description

Salary: £37,815 - £43,083 per annum

Grade E

Permanent

37 Hours per Week

We are seeking an exceptional, engaging & committed individual to join us as a Highway Licensing Officer.

This role is a varied and exciting opportunity to work within a fast-evolving Network Management Team and play a pivotal role in the management of the road network. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of helping to co-ordinate and facilities works within the Borough and help the broader Highways Team. Working within a team of dedicated, skilled professionals you will have a key role in assisting the Network Management Team in delivering the modernisation agenda for the network management function.

The successful candidate will manage all licensing undertaken by the network management team, including but not limited to scaffolding, hoarding, section 171 and section 50 licences, ensuring that all legal duties are met, and accurate records kept. The role will soon include skip and table & chair licenses. Produce reports showing financial income and outgoings relating to all licenses and licence extensions issued.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and with fine attention to detail
• An expert knowledge of the New Roads & Street Works Act (NRSWA), the Highways Act & The Traffic Management Act (TMA).
• The aptitude to learn / use specialist work related software programmes.
• Knowledge or experience in using Symology Aurora or similar software systems.
• Experience of Street Manager.

A DBS Check is not required for this post.

For further information about the post please contact Mark Mixture on mmixture@thurrock.gov.uk

Advert Closing Date

• Redeployment Only: 24th July 2025
• Internal & External: 3rd August 2025

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
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About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council