Network Manager

Job Location:  Gloucester

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

Job Title: Network Manager
Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 6th Floor
Salary: £59,682 - 64,608 per annum
Hours per Week:  37.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 19/11/2023
Job Requisition Number: 7699
This post is not open to job share

Looking for an exciting new challenge leading a team to improve, maintain and manage the highway network in the county of Gloucestershire? 

About The Team & Role:   

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and dedicated team in Gloucestershire as Network manager, where you will support the Assistant Director Traffic & Transport in the development and implementation of policy and effective service objectives geared towards a safe, accessible and expeditious movement of people and goods in the county’s road network.

As a vital member of our senior team, you will be responsible for the teams in Network Management  which include Streetworks, Signals, Highway Records, Parking and Ultra Low Emission Vehicle projects. You will lead and develop a team of professional staff. You will be accountable for evidence-led cost-effective decisions to secure investment within your area. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact, by ensuring that our highways meet the evolving needs of our community and meet the councils desired outcomes.

In this role, you will take charge of developing, implementing, and maintaining the network management plan and associated strategies, policies, and processes within our local authority. You will be able to provide comprehensive, timely professional advice, guidance, and information in relation to the design and function of the network to stakeholders and be comfortable in presenting to elected members, senior officers, and handling media inquiries when necessary.

To find out more about our highways vacancies, please visit  https://gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways-recruitment/

About Us:

By joining our team as the Network Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building and nurturing relationships, regularly engaging with stakeholders and cabinet members. Your excellent track record of team management will contribute to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

As Network Manager, you will have the chance to make a lasting impact on the transportation infrastructure in Gloucestershire. With a strong focus on innovation, and continuous improvement, you will lead the way in improving network management practices and policy, while adopting a sustainable and forward-thinking approach. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our highways and contribute to the development of physical and digital infrastructure.

You will either be educated to degree level or be able to demonstrate relevant experience working within local transport and highways services.

About us:

As you would expect, we offer an attractive package of benefits which makes a career in Local Government both flexible and rewarding.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for many of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

• 5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• Relocation package up to £8,000
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• An in-house Occupational Health service
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car and Cycles Scheme (T&C's apply)

How to Apply:

If you want to be part of our talented team, and together face problems head-on then we would like to hear from you.

Please express your interest by submitting your application and personal statement by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the role, please contact Philip Williams via email at [email protected]. 

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/media/xw3nvpnk/network-manager-job-profile-2023.pdf

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.