Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Phoenix House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NP or Halesworth Depot, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8EN, or Rougham Highways Depot, Rougham, Suffolk IP30 9ND, Hybrid working
• Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

This advert is open to current Suffolk County Council staff only

At Suffolk County Council we’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment.

If you are too, join us as a Network Coordinator and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Senior Network Coordinator, you will co-ordinate the day-to-day works and activities that occur on the local highway network. This role is a statutory function to try to ensure the safety of the travelling public and to minimise traffic congestion on the county’s network of roads. This requires the Coordinator to monitor, inspect and process permit applications, temporary traffic regulation orders and events on the public highway network of Suffolk in line with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and Traffic Management Act 2004.

You'll process permit applications and apply permit conditions as appropriate to applications received by both internal and external stakeholders, while maintaining parity to all those who have planned or ongoing activities on the highway network.

You will need:

Knowledge and experience of working and/or operating within a ‘Permit Scheme’ would be an advantage.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile, in the how to apply section below. If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Network Assurance is responsible for managing the occupation of county’s road network and delivering Suffolk County Council’s Network Management Duty in line with the Traffic Management Act and the New Roads and Street Works Act. The authority successfully introduced a ‘Permit Scheme’ on the 1 April 2020.

Empowering Everyone

We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report

For more information

Please contact Megan Block (she/her), Network Permit Manager, for a casual conversation. You can contact her by calling 01473 265897

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word)

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word)

1. Describe a time when you had to assess a complex permit application and decide whether to approve it, refuse it, or apply conditions. How did you reach your decision and what was the outcome?
2. Tell us about a time when you had to manage conflict or negotiate with a difficult individual or group. What strategies did you use, and what was the result?
3. Explain how you have worked collaboratively with internal and external partners to coordinate activity and achieve the best outcome for a service or project

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team by either emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412 You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 24 May 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk)