Network Coordinator (Internal) in Halesworth

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.

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 will 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 the 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

1. Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
2. Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
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).

Questions:

• 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?
• 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?
• 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.