Highways and Transport Liaison Officer

Job Introduction

Have you got experience in highways, transport or network co-ordination and want to make a real difference to how people travel across Lincolnshire?

Are you someone who enjoys working with partners, solving problems and improving services for customers?

If so, our Highways and Transport Liaison Officer role could be for you.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving bus reliability and network performance across Lincolnshire.

You will act as the main link between Highways, Transport Services, bus operators, utility companies and other stakeholders, helping to ensure that roadworks and other activities are well planned, well communicated and minimise disruption for passengers and bus operators.

Your work will focus on:

• Co-ordinating highways and transport activity to reduce disruption
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with partners
• Planning ahead to identify and manage network risks and pressures
• Supporting the management of systems such as Causeway One Network
• Managing the temporary bus stop process
• Improving communication with stakeholders and the travelling public

You will also play an important role in embedding initiatives such as the Lincolnshire Street Works Charter and Bus Passenger Charter, helping to drive better outcomes for customers.

About You

We are looking for someone who can bring a mix of technical understanding, collaboration and problem-solving skills.

You will:

• Have experience in highways, transport, street works co-ordination or a related field
• Understand how roadworks, traffic management and public transport interact
• Be able to analyse information and identify practical solutions
• Communicate clearly with a wide range of people, including partners and stakeholders
• Be assured working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities
• Be comfortable influencing others and challenging constructively

A relevant qualification (e.g. HNC/HND or equivalent experience) or demonstratable experience is essential.

Most importantly, you will be committed to improving services and delivering positive outcomes for residents and transport users across Lincolnshire.

For internal candidates, this role can be undertaken as a secondment. Please ensure your line manager is aware if you are applying for this role as a secondment opportunity.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact: Ashley Behan via email ashley.behan@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Stuart.eccles@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 07.06.26

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.