Slough Borough Council
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Directorate: Regeneration, Environment and Planning
Pay Level: 5, £30,160 - £35,530 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
DBS requirement: Basic
The closing date for applications is midnight 18th September 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 30th September 2026
What You’ll Be Doing
The Permits Service plays a vital role in managing the Highways, reducing congestion, improving road safety, and ensuring the efficient movement of traffic throughout the Borough. A key function of the service is coordination of roadworks and managing all activity on the highways through the permits system and issuing licences in line with the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA 04).
As a Network Officer, you will be responsible for assisting in the application of the Streetworks Permit Scheme. Co-ordinating and monitoring Streetworks ensuring the safe and efficient movement, raising invoices to Statutory Undertakers for permit application fees, licence fees and fines. Preparing temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTRO) in line with legislation, statutory guidance, council policies, procedures, and the evidence available to make fair, consistent, and legally compliant decisions.
In addition to application works, you will provide administrative support to the Permits Team. Duties may include processing invoices and payments, maintaining accurate records and spreadsheets, responding to telephone and email enquiries, investigating complaints, and providing advice to members of the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders on Streetworks matters.
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We are looking for a well-organised individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to interpret legislation and apply policies consistently. You should be able to manage a varied workload, meet deadlines, make reasoned decisions, and remain professional when dealing with stakeholders and residents. Experience in Streetworks/Highways or a similar regulatory or customer-focused environment would be advantageous, along with good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Our Council
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.
What We Offer
We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.
We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.
Alongside a Competitive Salary, We Provide
- 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
- Tax-free childcare and childcare services
- Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.
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Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: Recruitment@slough.gov.uk.
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Right To Work And Checks
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
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