Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for 2 technical administration officers to join the Admin team within the Transport and Infrastructure service. The positions are full time 37hrs per week - Monday-Friday.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Crewe

Job Category

Highways and Transport

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 5

Salary Min

26,403 per annum

Salary Max

28,142 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

14/09/2025

Ref No

E3218
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.



At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.



If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.



Brighter Future



www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx

About the role

The Transport & Infrastructure Service delivers capital improvement projects to Cheshire East's strategic highway and transportation networks supporting economic growth across the Borough in line with Local Plan Strategy and regeneration objectives. It also manages the Council's fully integrated Highway Services Contract, the provider delivering maintenance and operational services.



In this key role you will provide technical and administrative support across the Transport & Infrastructure Service, including, financial, technical and administrative systems, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the service.



The ability to work under pressure is important and your excellent communication skills will enable you to develop collaborative working relationships with the members of the service including the Highways Service Provider.



The role is diverse with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the 'In this job you will' section within the attached job description specification document.

About you

The role will require you to assist in delivering the effective management of the Transport & Infrastructure Service, which includes the development, implementation and monitoring of the Highway Service Contract.

The successful candidate will have:

Excellent computer skills; Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines; Time management and problem solving skills; Experience of using financial systems in particular for raising purchase orders and processing invoices; Effective teamwork & communication skills The ability to converse at ease with our internal and external customers; A flexible approach to work;

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

In return we are able to offer:

Enhanced annual leave

- Start with an impressive

34 days of annual leave

(including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service

Purchase of annual leave -

Want more time off? You can purchase

up to 10 extra days

of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)

Flexible working pattern

- Enjoy a

37-hour standard full-time work week

with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme.

There's no credit checks, no deposits

, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease

White goods salary sacrifice scheme -

Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary

Enhanced public pension

- Secure your future with our

career average pension

, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay

Cycle to work scheme -

Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!

Employee assistance programme

- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life

Discounted gym membership -

Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including: + Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
+ Off-Peak Racket Sports
+ Athletics Tracks
+ Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!



For further information on these roles please contact Sarah Kelsall via email - sarah.kelsall@cheshireeast.gov.uk



Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.



For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk



Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.