Location
London Borough of Brent, Civic Centre and other locations from time to time.

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
£55,323 - £58,461 per annum inclusive of London weighting

About the Role
An exciting opportunity to lead and develop a specialist team responsible for delivering high-quality traffic orders that help shape safer and more efficient journeys across Brent. Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people. Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.

We are looking to recruit a Team Leader for Traffic Orders to join our Healthy Streets and Parking Team who will be responsible for the statutory compliance for the making of Traffic Management Orders for parking and traffic restrictions which contributes to improving public safety.

In this role, you will manage the traffic order making team responsible for preparing and implementing all permanent and temporary traffic regulation orders. You will be responsible for the delivery of the programme and the legality of the orders whilst also managing and mentoring members of the traffic order team.

In addition, you will lead on relevant service improvements including the Digital Map Based Traffic Order project, improving public information and efficiencies in processes.

Why join us?
We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:
- 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
- Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers’ leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees
- Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
- Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and onsite facilities
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment

Experience
Good knowledge and understanding of The Road Traffic Regulation Act and other traffic and highways legislation. Practical experience in traffic order making and ability to provide direction on legal matters associated with drafting and completing traffic orders and statutory notices without legal challenge.
Good working knowledge of traffic and parking design standards.

About you
Ability to manage and mentor a team effectively. Strong leadership skills with a commitment to delivering statutory compliance and service improvements. Proactive, inclusive, and adaptable to change with a focus on public safety and community benefit.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience and knowledge of traffic legislation and order making are essential.