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Project Lead Officer

Employer
Camden London Borough Council
Location
Camden, London (Greater)
Salary
£33,122 - £38,423
Closing date
11 Aug 2019

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Job role
Officer
Contract Type
Contract

Job Details

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2022, Full time, 36 hours per week

Alternative flexible working options available/open to discussion 

Click HERE for information on Camden’s flexible working options

 

This role supports the delivery of a pan-London (32 borough) anti-engine idling project which is co-led by London Borough of Camden and City of London Corporation. The project supports elements of each borough’s air quality action plans and transport strategies in relation to engine idling.

You will be the lead in delivering all aspects of the project including, delivering idling events, training and developing content; being the main liaison between the local authorities and key stakeholders such as local Community Groups, Schools, the Greater London Authority and Transport for London.

You will work with local authority communications teams to develop and implement a wider communications/advertising strategy to raise awareness and further increase outreach for the campaign. As part of this, you’ll work with our partner university to create and deliver a research project investigating the impacts of idling and behaviour change.

You will be required to produce reports to update borough partners and funding partners (Greater London Authority and Transport for London) when required and also assist the senior air quality officer with budget management.

You will be responsible for leading on outcomes to ensure the project is delivered within the set timelines and budget.

You will be required to travel on a regular basis to different London boroughs to ensure project delivery.

  • Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders both internally and external to an organisation.

  • Experience of partnership working demonstrating the ability to build partnerships.

  • Knowledge of air quality issues

  • Very good oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate ideas and concepts on air quality matters clearly and concisely to a wide variety of people.

  • Experience in compiling data and writing reports

  • Competent ability to use MS Word, Excel and other MS Office programs.

  • Very good written communication skills with the ability to write and presenting technical air quality information in a variety of formats to a diverse range of stakeholders, taking into account the expertise and understanding of different audiences.

  • Excellent time management skills, including the ability to independently prioritise work in accordance with organisational requirements

  • Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills             

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

About Camden 

Camden’s main offices are located in modern, award-winning offices at King’s Cross. You can expect an exceptional range of benefits including discounted access to the onsite leisure facilities with swimming pool, recognition and reward for high performance with progression and pay increases, flexible and agile working hours and access to a leading pension scheme.

Camden is proud to be the country’s first Timewise council and as part of this accreditation, we work to help parents balance work with childcare. This fits in with our aim to be leaders in innovative, flexible and part-time working that allows for different patterns of care and for parents to share childcare responsibilities.

Click HERE to see the full details of our excellent benefits

Make it work for you. Make it your Camden. 

Discover and Diversity 

To “discover” more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website

How to apply

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application form you will be expected to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in this advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions. 

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk, or post to 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG.

Closing dates for applications: Sunday 11th August 2019 23:59

Interviews to be held: W/C 19th August 2019

Please quote reference: 190000HX 

To view the Job Profile please click HERE

Camden welcomes new employees on a monthly basis; next available dates for induction are 19th August, 16th September and 21st October 2019

Company

Camden: A diverse and vibrant borough
 
What makes us different?

Camden London Borough Council offers the opportunity to create a place for everyone. The council is committed to excellence and aims to recruit vibrant and talented people to develop and cultivate highly competent work teams. 
 
Camden Council promotes culture, innovation and excellence by celebrating awards such as the Camden Business Awards, Community Support Awards and Camden Design Awards. 

Great values

Based in the heart of the capital, Camden has much to offer its dedicated staff. The council is committed to excellence, and dedicated to safeguard and support the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Camden aims to work hand to hand with the communities it serves to find new and better ways to increase quality of life.
 
Why work for Camden?

  • Camden is committed to providing high quality services
  • Competent and skilled work teams.
  • A trusting, supportive working environment
  • Strong focus on innovation
  • Competitive salary.
  • Free season ticket / travelcard loan scheme. 

Would you like to work in an innovative, multicultural, vibrant and transforming environment?

Camden may offer the opportunity you are looking for.

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Telephone
020 7974 4444
Location
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Judd Street
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