Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want 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 applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

About the team we are recruiting to

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Coventry is a city that is changing fast – and we’re looking for skilled people to join our team and help take us into a bright new future. We are a city that is going places - with an inspiring, world-famous history and exciting times ahead.

Home to award-winning universities, top-level sports and famous brands such as Jaguar and Severn Trent. We are a part of the ‘Midlands-Engine’, the home of the UK motor industry and a proud multicultural city.

Coventry is a great place to live and work and with major developments continuing to take shape around the city it’s getting even better - and having the right infrastructure is vital. That’s why we are looking for passionate people, dedicated people who, like us, are determined to make real, positive changes to Coventry. 

The Council is committed to improving the quality of life for residents and making Coventry a top 10 city. We’re bringing in new, streamlined ways of working and making more use of technology to deliver services to the people who live and work in our city.

Building on the work already completed, we will retain the best of the old alongside the best of the new.

We know how hard our people work in our Highways, Traffic and Transportation Teams, and what it means to have a great manager who makes the time to say 'thank you'. So, with us, your work will always be appreciated and recognised.

We also know that to recruit passionate, dedicated staff in this field there’s simply more demand than available resources, we show our appreciation in other, more tangible ways, too - to make Coventry City Council an attractive place to work in terms of the benefits.

What is the job role?

We have an exciting 2 year fixed term opportunity within our highways Network Management service for an Assistant Engineer/Senior Technician. In this role you will assist in the delivery of traffic and road safety initiatives including accident investigation, traffic regulation orders and other general measures to improve the safety and efficiency of the highway network.

Working on a number of high profile and innovative projects, you will have an opportunity to work closely with other members of the Traffic Management Team to deliver positive change for the city, building on the good work already undertaken in aiding road safety and enhancing  traffic management in Coventry.

Day to day you will be responsible for undertaking site inspections across the city, investigating and responding to enquires from elected members, members of the public and other stakeholders and managing and co-ordinating programmes of work to help residents, businesses and visitors to Coventry travel safely and conveniently across and through the city.

Who are we looking for?

We seek a proactive, enthusiastic individual interested in highways and transport. You should have a practical working knowledge of traffic management and its role in ensuring people and goods can move efficiently and safely around the city.

You will need to be enthusiastic, and diplomatic and have previous experience in working with the public.

To be successful in this role you will also have

• Experience in engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• The ability to interpret and assess a range of data sources to aid and inform decision making
• Proven capability to lead and manage tasks and projects effectively
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date: Week Commencing 25th November 2024

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council