Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles. 

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 sport and concerts 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 it’s getting even better - and having the right infrastructure is vital.

That’s why we are looking for people who are passionate, dedicated people who, like us, are determined to make real, positive change 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 competed, we will retain the best of the old alongside the best of the new.

We know how hard our people work in our Highway 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.

Within our team women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented across our middle-management team, as a result we would like to encourage both men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post.  This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying.

What is the job role?

The job role involves working closely with the Highways Operations and Development Manager to oversee and support the Highways Operations Delivery Team. This includes managing a team of Highways Operations Supervisors and coordinating their activities. The focus of the role is to provide a high-quality, customer-focused, and responsive service in Highways Operations. This involves allocating resources effectively, both in terms of personnel and equipment, to ensure efficient use of available funding.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly knowledgeable and skilled individual with experience in highways maintenance engineering and the management and maintenance of the highways network. The ideal candidate should have a detailed knowledge of resource management practice and techniques, as well as knowledge of performance management tools and frameworks. They should also be familiar with procurement processes in local authorities and have knowledge of quality standards and Health and Safety practices.

In addition to their technical knowledge, the candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, along with good people management and interpersonal skills. They should also have a high level of project management skills and be proficient in the use of various IT software packages associated with Highways Maintenance.

The candidate should be able to negotiate, influence, and work successfully with contractual partners, and have an innovative and adaptable approach to solution finding. They should have experience in implementing and monitoring projects, including financial management, and have experience in managing a large team of people. Previous experience in resource management within the highways maintenance sector and working in a team environment, but under their own initiative, is also required.

Experience in working with highways contractors and consultants, as well as suitable experience of working with or for a Local Authority in the highways maintenance sector, is highly desirable. The candidate should also have experience in managing contracts and performance against contracts.

A BEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification, along with membership in the Institute of Civil Engineers or equivalent professional qualification is preferred, but substantial experience in highways maintenance sector management is essential.

For an informal conversation about this challenging and rewarding role, please contact Peter Ullah, Highways Operations and Development Manger Peter. Ullah@coventry.gov.uk.

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(s): 5th August 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