About this opportunity

We are looking for a proven leader and manager with a passion for delivering high-quality services. You will be a dynamic and experienced individual as the Adverse Weather Operations Manager leading in the planning, organising and control of the delivery of several multi-professional services to meet the objectives of agreed emergency plans and service business plans, in an effective and efficient manner, as part of the Management Team.

You will take a lead role in delivering and improving the Council's response to Winter services, Adverse weather, out-of-hours activities, and other associated service pressures. You will report to and deputise, when required, for the Lead Operations Manager.

To succeed in this role, you will need significant experience in operational management, ideally in highways or civil engineering, with expertise in winter services, adverse weather response, and highway delivery issues like asset, project, and risk management. Strong knowledge of systems such as weather forecasting and vehicle telematics, along with experience working with partners, influencing stakeholders, and managing contracts, is essential. Effective communication skills, a relevant degree or NVQ Level 5, and professional body membership in engineering or management are also required.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat please contact George Sowerby (Lead Highways Operations Manager) on 07721 103654 or email george.sowerby@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise).
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council-owned car parks between Monday to Friday.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 5^th December 2024

Interview date: 12th and 13th December 2024

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.