Technical Administrator [Network Management]

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Croft Highways Depot, Arbor Road, Croft LE9 3GE

Salary: £26,832 - £28,146 per annum (pro rata for part-time working) Pay award pending 

Working Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, 

Closing Date: 31st August 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC [will be in person]

About the Role

An exciting position has become available for a Technical Administrator to join the Network Management Team, Highways and Transport. 

In this role, you will undertake the processing of Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs), Order extensions and Events Orders. The Temporary Orders are to facilitate temporary works and events on the highway. You will also assist in providing business support administration for the delivery of the Council’s Network Management responsibility. This position includes both regular and ad-hoc administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate is efficient and understands the importance of accuracy and detail when undertaking administrative functions to support legal responsibilities.
 

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Have a good standard of education, including English and Mathematics at GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent). 
• NVQ Level 3 in a subject relevant to the business area or BTEC ONC or Diploma in a technical or administrative field. OR demonstratable experience Working in the highway maintenance and construction industry, Problem solving & analysing information, Proactive planning and organisation. Experience of Compiling and interpreting reports.
• Possess excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with good numeracy skills. Be able to work within set timescales and prioritise workload.
•  Be willing to be flexible, learn and undertake a variety of different tasks, to develop yourself and to train others, be skilled in teamwork and be able to build strong relationships.
• Have administrative experience covering a range of tasks such as word processing, filing, photocopying, taking and relaying messages, and data entry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, including Excel, Word and Outlook, or another email/internet package, is required.
• While not essential, it would be beneficial to have an understanding of Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders.
   

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.  You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. 

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Carolyn Morris, Senior TTRO Officer
Telephone: 0116 305 6796
Email: [email protected]
 

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support. 

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. 

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
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