Highways Engagement Officer

2 months ago


Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom Westmorland and Furness Council Full time

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council, Sustainable Transport and Highways service, are looking for an experienced, motivated, and friendly individual to join us as a Highways Engagement Officer. We are excited to offer this permanent opportunity covering the 3 locality areas of Westmorland and Furness Council, the post being based in Kendal.

The role will provide specialist support within the Highways service to ensure the effective management, handling, and response to customer requests from service users. As part of the role, you will be work within a team of up to 10 people working alongside colleagues in the wider highways service, internal/external stakeholders and the Council's service centre, who act as the first point of contact for the highways service.

As part of the day-to-day use of systems you will have the opportunity to assist in the continuous development and maintenance of these systems and processes. Analysing relevant data, including trends/recommendations relating to customer needs, ensuring customer satisfaction is a priority.

Who we are looking for.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, a good communicator and have excellent customer service skills. A flexible approach to working as a team or individual is required and the ability to manage individual or team workloads in an ever-changing environment.

What can we offer you

  • Excellent training and development offers
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
  • Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday.


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