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Highways Services is looking for a Programme Planner to join their Team.
 
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
To lead and support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of design and construction programmes for highways, street lighting, and structures. You’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, performance is tracked, and quality standards are met.
 
We encourage you to contact Louise Emery via email at louise.emery@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.  
 
WHAT WILL I NEED?

•  NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Business Administration or a related field.
• Qualification or work towards New Roads and Street Works Act or Traffic Management Act. 
• Experience using IT systems such as Microsoft Project, Debs, and GIS mapping.
• Experience in project programming and budget monitoring.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and in team environments.
• Familiarity with quality systems (IMS 55001 and 45001 SSIP).
• Experience analysing data from various sources and applying findings to improve processes.
• Experience working in a highways service or similar local authority environment

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.  
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on (to be confirmed)
 
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
 
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.

Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
 
HOW TO APPLY 
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
 
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, (option 4) or via email RecruitmentNE@durham.gov.uk
 
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates.
 
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Anyone currently listed on the Redeployment Register who would like to be considered for this vacancy should contact the Resourcing team via email alternativeemployment@durham.gov.uk
 
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £35,412 - £39,152

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant