Assistant Network Coordinator

The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £34,660 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant Network Coordinator to join our fantastic Network Coordination team based in Leatherhead.

This role is open to hybrid working with the right balance. As a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office and working remotely, including from home. This can be discussed further at interview.

Our Offer to You

26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residentsAbout the Role

Join Surrey County Council's PLACE Directorate and play a key role in keeping Surrey moving!

Our Network Coordination Team helps manage one of the country's busiest road networks, ensuring residents, businesses and visitors can travel safely and efficiently across the county. Working at the heart of highway operations, you'll contribute to reducing congestion, minimising disruption and supporting the effective delivery of essential works on Surrey's roads.

The Network Coordination Team is made up of a Team Leader, Network Coordinators and Network Coordination Administrators, working closely alongside colleagues in the wider Street Works Team, including Compliance and Technical Support.

As an Assistant Network Coordinator, you'll support the coordination and management of activities taking place on Surrey's highway network. You'll assess permit applications and road space requests submitted by utility companies, contractors and other organisations, ensuring they are accurate and compliant with relevant legislation and procedures.

You'll also maintain and update information across a range of systems, provide support and cover for Coordinators and Administrators during periods of leave, and work closely with the Team Leader, Senior Network Coordinators and Network Coordinators to help deliver an efficient and responsive service.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with knowledge of street works and traffic management legislation who enjoys problem-solving, working collaboratively and contributing to a service that has a visible impact across Surrey. Every day you'll play a part in helping Surrey's road network operate as efficiently as possible, supporting essential works while minimising disruption for the people who live, work and travel across the county.

You'll be joining a supportive and experienced team where collaboration, knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement are highly valued, with opportunities to develop your skills and build your career within a vital public service.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills:

Experience working within the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) and Traffic Management Act (TMA) legislation, gained within a Highway Authority, Utility Company or a similar environment
A valid Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR) accreditation
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to work confidently across multiple systems
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy operational environment
The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively to deadlines and respond to changing demandsTo apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 4 questions:

Please can you describe your experience with permitting systems? Please provide examples of how you have used these systems in your previous role/s.
Please tell us about your understanding of traffic management principles? How have you applied these principles in your work, particularly in relation to the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) and the Traffic Management Act (TMA)?
Please describe a situation where you had to ensure compliance with the Road Traffic Act and Highway Act. How did you handle any challenges that arose, and what was the outcome?
Please can you provide an example of a time when you had to adapt quickly to a challenging situation while working under pressure? How did you ensure successful collaboration with your team/ external partners?The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 18th October 2026 with interviews planned for week commencing Monday 26th October.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected.

The provisional allocation for this post is East Surrey Council, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs