Location: Westmorland-Wide (Agile working/Working from Home)
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Are you an experienced and motivated professional looking to take the next step in your traffic management career?  Do you have a strong understanding of Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs) and a passion for leading others and delivering safe, effective solutions on the highway network?

We’re looking for a Traffic Management Officer to join our TTRO team.  In this role, you’ll be responsible for supervising the activities of Traffic Management Technicians and providing expert advice on the interpretation and application of relevant policies, technical principles, and legislation. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and supporting a team of Traffic Management Technicians in the coordination and delivery of TTROs across the Westmorland and Furness road network.
• Overseeing the processing of applications for road closures and temporary restrictions to support highway improvements, utility works, and public events.
• Coordinating with applicants, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure safe and effective traffic management.
• Supporting the delivery of over 1,000 TTROs annually, helping to keep communities connected and the local economy moving.
• Providing technical guidance and advice to Members, colleagues, and stakeholders on traffic management legislation and best practice.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal procedures.

Who we are looking for…

• Has experience in traffic management or highways, with a strong understanding of TTROs and relevant legislation
• Demonstrates leadership, is highly organised and detail-oriented
• Communicates clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholders, including Members and senior officers
• Has a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and other IT systems to track and manage applications.
• Is committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Has a proactive, solution-focused approach, and a commitment to delivering high-quality public service.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 20^th July 2025

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -  Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.