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Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Team.

About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic self-motivated person with a drive for high achievement with excellent communication and performance skills with a commitment to providing a high level of service.

What will be expected from me?

The postholder will ensure the effective, compliant, and efficient delivery of Highway Operations services. The role provides essential technical, administrative, and business support that underpins frontline highway activities and enables operational teams to focus on safety‑critical and statutory duties.

The post also supports Statutory and Compliance Requirements.

Highway authorities are required to meet legal and regulatory obligations.  The postholders responsibility includes:

Accurate record‑keeping and audit trails, financial control and budget monitoring and timely responses to customer and member enquiries

Essential requirements:

Level 1 Entry 

• 4 GSCE or BTEC/ONC in a relevant subject or considerable relevant experience
• ITC skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Once in role the post holder will be required to work towards a Level 2 Leadership & Management qualification or equivalent

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Avishkar Hiraman

Tel: 01977 360548

E-mail: ahiraman@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

Company: Wakefield Council

Salary: £25,989 - £31,537

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Sector: Communications

Job Role: Support Worker