Traffic Order Officer

PO4: Starting salary £48,063 pa rising in annual increments to £51,099 pa

1 x Permanent contract

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

Are you a self-starter who takes ownership of problems and takes pride in finding solutions? Do you know how to build relationships and can you communicate your ideas well? Do you thrive in a team but also enjoy working on your own initiative?

If you’ve answered yes to the questions above you could be the person we are looking for to join our Street Works team. In this role you will be central to ensuring Lambeth’s own road network, are safe and flowing, paying attention to the needs of all residents and road users. 

Lambeth’s roads are essential to its growth and wellbeing and to the success of London as a whole. We are looking for someone to expertly draft and make Permanent, Experimental and Temporary Traffic Orders and all associated notices. You will also be responsible for drafting internal notices for events, stopping up Orders and other Traffic Order/Notice related tasks. 

You will be joining a team which has a proven track record of network management, innovation and encouragement to progress within the team itself!

About the Role:

The Traffic Order Officer position is responsible for managing the preparation of Orders and Notices relating to Prescribed Routes, Waiting Restrictions, Controlled Parking Zones, Bus/Cycle Lanes, Speed Limits, Stopping up of highways, Road Humps and Pedestrian Crossings and any other that are deemed necessary to regulate the flow of traffic on the public highway.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Experience in either a Traffic Order position. 
• Experience in producing Permanent, Experimental and Temporary Traffic Orders/Notices

Click here to view the Job description & person specification 

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ben Stevens at bstevens@lambeth.gov.uk 

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 23rd April 2024.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check.  Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas