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Technical Lead Officer – Transport Planning and Policy

Employer
Somerset Council
Location
Taunton, Somerset
Salary
£34,728 to £38,890 per annum
Closing date
16 Nov 2020

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Sector
Highways Maintenance, Transport Planning
Job role
Officer
Contract Type
Full time

Job Details

A bit about us

We have a fantastic opportunity in Somerset within our Transport Commissioning team. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to take a lead role in shaping our future transport plans and policies as a full time Technical Lead Officer.  We offer both a flexible working environment and flexible working hours.

Our busy team provides strategic guidance in developing new transport policies, strategies and models and developing the evidential base for the Council’s transport policy development including technical assessments where necessary. We work closely with a range of stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure that our Local Transport Plan delivers agreed policy outcomes for the benefit of our Somerset communities.

We are passionate and committed to transforming our communities by enabling the delivery of high quality transport infrastructure that supports economic, environmental and social outcomes. Somerset provides fantastic opportunities to become engaged in some of the most ambitious growth projects in the country whether you are early in your career and seeking to develop your experience, or whether you are an experienced professional.

Here's what you can expect to be doing

The range of opportunities is both challenging and rewarding. You would be providing strategic guidance in helping to shape new transport policies, strategies and models through working collaboratively and in partnership with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

You will be engaged in wide consultation and interaction with a variety of industry, business and representative bodies and undertaking technical assessments where necessary. 

You will play a key role in preparing our updated Local Transport Plan, providing guidance to the implementation and performance teams and monitoring the plan to ensure policy outcomes are delivered.  This will include recommending policy changes to senior managers and members to improve service delivery.

You will lead technical transport planning studies that help in developing infrastructure delivery plans and formulating funding bids to maximise opportunities for local sustainability and growth.

You will provide transport policy and traffic modelling input to the development plan process, place-shaping and regeneration activities related to the growth of settlements and planning applications.

You will also evaluate the implications of new legislation and best practice guidance and provide advice on the implications for the County Council and propose necessary changes to the Council’s planning processes.

And more broadly, you will work with Local Authorities and Stakeholders in the South West and nationally in considering wider than local transport issues.

A few things about you

You will be:

Educated to degree level or equivalent through relevant professional development.

Experience of working within a transport planning environment with broad experience of policy and strategy development

Ability to monitor performance against deadlines and milestones.

Ability to motivate and empower others.

Ability to prepare observations and communicate them clearly and unambiguously in writing and verbally to a range of audiences.

Ability to assess the implications of proposals and work with people to develop appropriate solutions that are evidence based.

Ability to assimilate information from technical reports.

Ability to read and understand policies, procedures and guidance.

Additional information

We are able to offer flexible working arrangements, including some working from home and part time hours.

If you would like to find out more about before applying, please get in touch with Mike O’Dowd Jones, Strategic Manager: Highways and Transport, on 07977 412097 or email modowdjones@somerset.gov.uk.

If you are submitting a CV, please ensure you tailor your CV to the role requirements, you also have the option to upload a supporting statement to demonstrate your fit for the role.

Please note we aim for all recruitment activity to continue as expected, however due to COVID-19 all interviews for the time being will take place virtually over Microsoft Teams.

Closing on 16 November 2020

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The Council’s duties and services

The Council’s duties and services are managed by the elected councillors (known within the Council as ‘members’) through its democratic structure.

In accordance with government legislation, the Unitary Council has:

  • Appointed a Leader of Council, who has formed a single party Executive of ten members (together they take key decisions and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Council)
  • Five cross party Scrutiny Committees:
    • Scrutiny for Climate and Place
    • Scrutiny for Children and Families
    • Scrutiny for Adults and Health
    • Scrutiny for Communities
    • Scrutiny for Corporate and Resources
  • A Licensing and Regulatory Committee responsible for the Council’s licensing functions
  • A Strategic Planning Committee, along with 4 Area Planning Committees responsible for the Council’s planning and regulatory functions
  • A Health and Wellbeing Board involving representatives from several partners

The Unitary Council of 110 elected members is responsible for deciding the democratic arrangements for the Council, agreeing our policy framework and each year’s budget.

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Telephone
0300 123 2224
Location
County Hall
Somerset
United Kingdom

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