Permit Officer - Internal works promoter - WMF2244e

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Job details Job reference REQ00000018842 Date posted 01/09/2025 Application closing date 21/09/2025 Location KENDAL Salary £34,434 - £35,412 Package Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Permit Officer - Internal works promoter - WMF2244e Job description Location: Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
The streetworks Permit Officer role within the highways service is vital in processing streetworks permits and street works duties throughout Westmorland and Furness.
Who we are looking for…
The role will ensure the authority complies with all its duties to coordinate works and ensure all works on the highway are approved and planned to reduce congestion and minimise disruption to the public. The role will provide technical advice and support to other teams within the service and the role is also a key interface with utilities, contractors, members and members and public.
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

Application and Interview information
Closing date: 21/09/2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role. Apply online Send to a friend