Thurrock Council
Permit Officer
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Job Title: Permit Officer
Salary: £39,027 - £44,463 per annum
Grade: E
Permanent Contract
Full-Time 37 Hours per Week
About the Role
The Permit Officer has a key role in the delivery of the Thurrock Permit Scheme. This particular role entails stringent investigation of permit applications ensuring that all are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. The successful applicant will assist in the coordination of the road network ensuring no clashes occur with other works, investigate non-compliances, issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN's) and dealing with enquiries and complaints from residents and cabinet members.
The role also involves the drafting and processing of road closure applications whether they relate to planned or immediate activities.
What We Are Looking For
The applicant must have intensive knowledge of the NRSWA and the TMA and must have previous experience in interrogating the DfT Street Manager system.
The applicant must also have experience in working with the relevant different permit schemes within the country and an in-depth knowledge of the national permit conditions.
Experience of dealing with contractors, utility companies and members of the public are also essential as well as possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills.
DBS Check: Not Required for this post
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment & Internal Only): 30th July 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 9th August 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
For any queries relating to this position or the interview process, please contact Mark Mixture, Network Manager at mmixture@thurrock.gov.uk [mmixture@thurrock.gov.uk].
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below
Download Job Profile (PDF Document) [https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQCeRN4_OtetSbwcpW0TqsIJAYfM-toJ253yth_F8kRHWBc?e=JF2y8V]
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
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Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council [https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits]
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council [https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/]
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