Network Coordinator

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Network Coordinator to manage day-to-day activities on the highway network. This role focuses on ensuring public safety and minimizing traffic congestion through monitoring and permit management. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Permit Scheme and experience in coordinating activities within a statutory role. This position offers flexible working options and competitive benefits including annual leave and pension scheme membership.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Travel and lifestyle benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a statutory role for public safety.
• Ability to process permit applications efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day local highway network activities.
• Monitor and inspect public highway safety.

Skills

Knowledge of Permit Scheme

Job description

Job Description

• Address: Phoenix House, Ipswich IP1 5NP or Halesworth Depot, Halesworth IP19 8EN, or Rougham Highways Depot, Rougham IP30 9ND
• Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed term or secondment for up to 12 months (maternity cover)

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.

The role 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.

What 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 (Word). 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 reach her by calling 01473 265897. If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How To Apply

1. Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (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.

• Describe a time when you had to coordinate multiple activities on a busy network or project. How did you ensure safety and minimise disruption for all stakeholders?
• 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?
• Can you provide an example of when you had to work under pressure to meet a tight deadline? How did you manage your time and priorities?

1. Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

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

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing: [e-mail] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing Date and Interview

Closing date: 11:30 pm, 4 January 2026.
Interview date: 13 January 2026.

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

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.

About Us

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).