Highways Special Events Officer

Overview

As Highways Special Events Officer you will assess and authorise public highway event applications, ensuring policy compliance. You will act as the City’s representative on highways and traffic management at meetings with police, TfL and partner agencies. You will proactively manage road closures on event days, minimising disruption for stakeholders. You will coordinate planning from application to delivery and advise on location suitability, helping shape a world-class city.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• 35 hours per week
• salary £50,860–£56,920
• flexible attendance policy
• career development opportunities
• inclusive workplace

Responsibilities

• Assess and authorise applications for special events on the public highway, ensuring adherence to policies.
• Represent the City on highways and traffic management at meetings with Police, TfL and event organisers.
• Proactively manage road closures on event days and resolve arising issues to minimise disruption.
• Act as the City’s key contact for allocated events on the highway and coordinate planning from application to delivery, advising on location suitability.

Key requirements

• communication
• stakeholder engagement
• problem solving
• highways traffic management
• event planning and coordination
• risk assessment and incident resolution

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