Highways support officer

Hampshire County Council are currently recruiting for a Highways Support Officer, you will be needed to assist with the day-to-day activities of the Planned Maintenance Team, to enable efficient running and delivery of the various planned maintenance programmes. Planned Start Date: 2024-05-20 Role duration and typical hours: 6 months initially - Up to 37 hours / week Work Location: Hybrid - Home Winchester Main Responsibilities Review and send scheme correspondence to County Councillors, Stakeholders and members of the general public, ensuring correct procedures and guidelines are followed. Raising work notices on internal systems to assist programme delivery. Liaise with colleagues, other Council Services and contractors to provide accurate programme information on scheme correspondence and internal systems. Respond to routine enquiries, both orally and in writing, on behalf of the Planned Maintenance team and the organisation where appropriate. Carry out searches to produce Utility plans for scheme designs, and Land Registry searches where applicable. Undertake routine administrative duties to help maintain the daily running of the Planned Maintenance team. Answering and transferring telephone calls, taking messages and raising enquiries when necessary. Management of central generic Outlook Inbox, ensuring emails are dealt with appropriately and efficiently. Raise Purchase Orders and carry out internal transfers using SAP.Essential skills and knowledge Previous general administrative experience. * Good problem solving and attention to detail. * Ability to identify and correct errors in written communications. * Computer literate in the use of a variety of software for data handling and transmission. * Effective communication skills at all levels. * Ability to use own initiative, whilst working as a part of a team, supervising work where required. * Commitment to customer service. * Ability to plan work in advance and support team members. * Ability to learn and willingness to train For more information email (url removed) Connect2Hampshire, part of Hampshire Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates