• The TMA Permitting Officer will support Hackney Council’s Public Realm Division by ensuring compliance with the London Permit Scheme (LoPS) and relevant streetworks legislation.

• The role focuses on validating and processing permit applications, monitoring statutory undertakers and contractors, and minimising disruption across the borough’s highway network.

• Working closely with the Senior Permitting Officer and Streetworks Inspectors, the postholder will contribute to effective coordination of road and street works while supporting service improvement initiatives.

• Validate and process permit applications in accordance with the London Permit Scheme and the Code of Practice for Permits.

• Identify irregularities and manage non-compliance via EToN, applying appropriate permit conditions.

• Record breaches under relevant legislation including the Traffic Management Act 2004 and the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA).

• Assist in the issuing of Fixed Penalty Notices where appropriate.

• Liaise with statutory undertakers, contractors, internal teams and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of works.

• Integrate feedback from Streetworks Inspectors into permitting decisions and processes.

• Maintain accurate records using systems such as Mayrise, LondonWorks and GIS platforms (MapInfo, GGP, PlanWeb).

• Produce monitoring data, statistical returns and performance reports.

• Support income monitoring and assist with recovery of outstanding debts in liaison with legal and external agencies.

• Contribute to service reviews, quality assurance processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Deputise for the Senior Permitting Officer where required.

• Experience within a streetworks, highways or permitting environment.

• Strong working knowledge of the London Permit Scheme (LoPS).

• Understanding of the Traffic Management Act 2004 and NRSWA 1991.

• Experience using EToN for managing permit applications and non-compliance.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.

• Competent in MS Office and relevant industry systems (Mayrise, LondonWorks, GIS software).

• Experience delivering customer-focused public sector services.

• Methodical, detail-orientated and able to remain calm under pressure.

• Understanding of Best Value principles and local authority service delivery.

• The closing date: 28/02/2026.

• Temporary assignment based within the London Borough of Hackney.

• Full-time hours.

• PAYE rate: £21.85 per hour / Umbrella rate: £29.44 per hour.

• Assignment duration: 16/03/2026 – 26/10/2026.