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The Streetworks Compliance Officer role within the Highways Service plays a vital part in managing and overseeing streetworks compliance and statutory duties across Westmorland and Furness. The postholder will ensure the authority meets all legal and regulatory responsibilities relating to the coordination, approval, and monitoring of works carried out on the public highway. This includes ensuring that all streetworks and highway activities are properly planned, authorised, and coordinated to reduce congestion, improve safety, and minimise disruption to road users, residents, and local communities.

Who we are looking for…

The role involves providing specialist technical advice, guidance, and support to colleagues across the highways service, helping to ensure consistent and compliant approaches to streetworks management. The Streetworks Compliance Officer will also act as a key point of contact and interface with utility companies, contractors, elected members, and the public, supporting effective communication, resolving issues, and promoting collaborative working to achieve timely and efficient delivery of works on the highway.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Michael Clark: Michael.clark@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 30th April 2026

Company: Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £36,363 - £37,280

Location: Kendal, Cumbria

Sector: Highways

Sector: Highways Maintenance

Sector: Traffic Management

Job Role: Officer