Traffic Information Editor Part-Time
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Traffic Information Editor Part-Time
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a part-time Traffic Information Editor to join their Global Data Centre in Quinton, Birmingham. This weekend role involves real-time traffic incident monitoring and verification.
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TRAFFIC INFORMATION EDITOR
Ever wondered where the traffic updates on radio, sat nav, and in-car systems come from?
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our Traffic Information Editors deliver real-time incident, restriction, and congestion data used by the BBC, UK commercial radio stations, and leading automotive, logistics, and media organisations worldwide.
We are hiring full-time Traffic Information Editors to join our Global Data Centre in Quinton, Birmingham.
What you'll do
- Monitor and verify traffic incidents using multiple live data sources, including traffic cameras, highway authorities, local councils, social media, and public reports.
- Curate and publish high-quality traffic updates using our custom incident-mapping platform.
- Interpret real-world traffic signals and assess the impact of incidents and restrictions in real time.
- Prioritise incidents quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, multi-screen environment.
- Support products and services that improve mobility for millions of road users globally.
What we're looking for
- A client-focused mindset and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to stay calm and work effectively under pressure.
- Confidence interpreting data from multiple web-based sources.
- Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage a high-volume workload.
- Ability to independently research, source, and verify planned incidents.
- Good judgement, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
- Experience with online mapping tools and Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK road networks.
- Knowledge of European road networks.
- Knowledge of North American road networks.
- Ability to read Portuguese, French, German, or Spanish.
Why [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
- 28 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays) Pro rated for part-time employees
- Paid breaks, subject to working hours
- Annual performance-related bonus potential of up to 5%
- Free tea, coffee, cereal, fruit, and snacks
- Overtime opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme, including mental health support and face-to-face counselling
- Free on-site parking, plus access to a free EV charging point (if required)
- Free eye test and contribution towards glasses for DSE use
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an internationally successful company with industry-leading tools, a collaborative team culture, and a professional, supportive working environment.
£11,627.20: Saturday & Sunday, 20:00pm to 04:00am (16 hours per week)
£11,897.60: Saturday & Sunday, 22:00pm to 06:00am (16 hours per week)
Additional Information
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