Asset Officer

Job Summary:

Starting salary: £33,789

Job Level: Level 3 Zone 1
Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Thursday 9th March 2023 23:59
Interviews to be held: TBC
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

About us

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Because we’re not just home to the UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.

The Role

In this role you will be ensuring all on-street parking related assets within Camden are compliant and in accordance with statutory legislation and Camden's parking policies and procedures. This includes quality assuring all asset data; reporting faults and/or repairing assets; preparing detailed job requests, collecting, monitoring, and reviewing data to measure the performance of contractors and in-house teams. You will also be investigating and responding to customer and stakeholder enquiries.

You will be recommending improvements to the placement and maintenance of assets based on data evaluation, changes in statutory legislation and Council policy. You will ensure productive, supportive, and good working relationships are maintained with all contractors.

About you

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.

You will be experienced and confident in managing regular inspections and maintenance (including working at heights) of parking assets. You should have strong knowledge of Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRDG). You should feel confident providing advice and support on the councils road network.

You should have an understanding of Traffic Management Orders and be able to provide support to the relevant parking officers in data management and asset management amendments.

You will be confident liaising with various stakeholders within the organisation and with external contractors.

You should be resourceful in resolving queries and issues, applying sound judgement to problems which are within well-defined procedures and guidance, and making decisions that have a social and financial impact on the Council and customers.

Working for Camden

We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine our corporate services, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' to see full details of our benefits.

Additional information

To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/9961040/file/document?inline

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.

Inclusion and Diversity

We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits'.

Asking for Adjustments

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,