About The Service
The Council’s Transport Vision, Policy and Strategy team plays a major role in managing Cardiff’s rapid growth and responding to the climate emergency. We are currently taking forward a range of projects set out in the recently-published Transport White Paper that seeks to transform Cardiff’s transport system, increase sustainable travel, provide cleaner air and improve the health and wellbeing of Cardiff residents.
About the job
Based in the Parking Strategy and TRO team, this post is an exciting opportunity to play an active part in re-shaping the city and delivering the Council’s ambitious sustainable and active travel agenda set out in the Transport White Paper. The Transport Projects Officer will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a range of transportation projects, the Council’s Strategic Parking Programme and associated supporting CPE activity as required.
The position requires an enthusiastic and flexible individual who will support the Transport Policy and Strategy Team Leader and Parking Strategy Projects Officer responsible for the delivery of the Council’s Parking Strategy. The post holder will be required to work collaboratively with other Transportation Teams as required including but not exclusively, TRO, Highways, and CPE teams.
What We Are Looking For From You
Candidates will have a firm commitment to sustainable and active travel. Candidates will need a thorough understanding of the transport related environment, sustainable travel and transport policy, and will be able to demonstrate relevant experience including an understanding of highways and transportation planning procedures and law.
Through having an appropriate qualification, training, or equivalent previous experience, they will be capable of effectively managing all aspects of project delivery within a multi-disciplinary environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with colleagues, Council Members and external partners and stakeholders are essential for this role.
Additional information
The post is permanent and suitable for post share. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Due to the current COVID-19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact Miriam Highgate, Principal Officer, Transport Vision, Policy and Strategy: mhighgate@cardiff.gov.uk
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