Permit Manager

Permit Manager | 9892 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £43,822 to £48,227 per annum (Scale K) | County Hall, Norwich

The Highway Services Team are looking for an experienced manager to assist in the delivery and management of all aspects related to Norfolk’s Streetworks Permit Scheme. This new post will complement the existing Norfolk Permit Scheme Manager post and is required to provide resilience to the service.

A key part of this new post will be to further explore the feasibility of a Lane Rental Scheme in Norfolk, liaising with other Highway Authorities, developing a business case for possible implementation, and managing a future project if agreed to be the right approach for Norfolk.

As part of the Highway Services Management Team, you will offer advice and support relating to technical, performance, and financial matters linked to street works activities and the Permit Scheme. You will therefore be required to demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the associated legislation to ensure that Norfolk County Council is fully compliant and consistent as legislation changes.

You will be required to liaise with nplaw relating to the production of associated witness documentation, provide technical help and represent Norfolk County Council at Court relating to Fixed Penalty Notice prosecutions.

For an informal discussion concerning the post please contact Sarah Widdows (Streetworks Manager) 01603 217861.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service

Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.

Financial benefits such as:

‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.

A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers

Relocation expenses (where applicable)

An advance of your expenses if you travel for work

Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions

Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)

A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and

equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 12 March 2026 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 19 March 2026 23:59