Network Management Specialist

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £43,860- £47,829 per annum

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 21st April 2026

Interview Date(s): Week Commencing 4th May 2026- Date TBC

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Network Management Specialist within the Transport Strategy and Policy Team in the Environment and Transport Department. We are looking for someone to support the development and implementation of the County Council’s transport policy particularly the approach to managing transport networks.

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About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Degree in relevant qualification (e.g. Civil Engineering or Transportation OR equivalent demonstrable work experience of strategy and policy development.
• Conducting and managing significant research projects to collect and analyse evidence for transport strategy development, such as evidence bases.
• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work within tight timescales whilst working under pressure.
• Interpreting and writing technical and non-technical transport reports and providing technical advice to a range of stakeholders, including senior management and Elected Members
• Excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to shape and influence to achieve successful outcomes and to continue to build on the credibility of the Council and its services.
• Lead and deliver sustainable, collective high performance through leadership, the setting of clear priorities and a strong approach to performance management.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer .

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Charles Sampson - Team Manager – Transport Strategy and Policy Team

Telephone: 0116 305 7098

Email: ***email_hidden***

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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