Highways Enforcement Officer

Highways Enforcement Officer

SO1: Starting salary £37,575 per annum incl LW

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

The Highway Enforcement Officer will carry out highway management enforcement activities which contribute to the effective management of the Lambeth environment and ensures compliance with the statutory provisions outlined within legislation such as the Highways Act 1980 and the Traffic Management Act 2004.

About the Role:

The post-holder will be required to utilise the relevant statutory provisions to respond to a wide range of issues and offences which have an impact on the public highway. These duties may be varied from time to time in accordance with the needs of the service, and in particular during civil emergencies when it may be necessary to extend these responsibilities to meet the needs of the council.

The post holder is required to hold a standard DBS certification from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Yanic Mckoy, Highways Enforcement Manager, (ymckoy@lambeth.gov.uk@lambeth.gov.uk)

To be considered for interview, upload your CV and a supporting statement under ‘cover letter’ ensuring you clearly evidence how you meet the criteria marked with ‘A’ on the person specification:

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Closing date: Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 11:59pm

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers