Licensing and Enforcement Officer  

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our Highway Network Management Team within the Highways and Public Protection Department. 

The role will have a specific focus on undertaking site-based inspections of new developments and infrastructure to ensure compliance with approved and highway adoptable specifications.  

The postholder must have previous knowledge of the section 38 and 278 agreement process, a detailed knowledge of highway construction materials and be able to agree traffic management proposals associated with any works.  

With excellent written and verbal communication skills, the candidate will be expected to operate all computerised, manual and telephone systems and procedures including electronic document management. 

Tasks include completion of site diary to include activities undertaken, works completed, materials used and a photographic record of progress. You will also be required to provide a timely response to a range of requests from the public, elected members and other departments of the Authority. 

Highway Enforcement activities may also be required as part of the role and an understanding of this process would be advantageous. 

If you are interested in ensuring that Sefton meet the demanding targets for new homes in the Borough please apply today.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.