North Lanarkshire Council
Transportation Planning Officer
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Job Opportunity at North Lanarkshire Council
Are you looking for a career with an employer who offers a generous package of terms and conditions and promotes work-life balance and wellbeing amongst its employees? With a generous annual leave entitlement and access to a variety of flexible working options and initiatives, North Lanarkshire Council could be the place for you.
Why Join Us?
North Lanarkshire is Scotland’s fourth largest authority by population and is perfectly situated in the heart of Scotland’s central belt with great transport links making this the perfect place to live and work! We have a detailed plan setting the direction to deliver an ambitious growth and development programme for growth and prosperity for all, making North Lanarkshire the place to live, learn, work and invest.
Opportunity Overview
As a result of a recent restructure, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our newly established Transportation Planning team. You will work with a variety of partners, customers, and clients on the delivery of a professional service that maximises resources and delivers positive outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist with developing and delivering the Council’s Local Transport Strategy and Active Travel Strategy.
- Work closely with our key project partners to develop substantial capital programmes of work in line with The Plan for North Lanarkshire, including active travel and public transport infrastructure schemes.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of funding applications to external agencies and partners, including SPT, Walk, Wheel, Cycle Trust and Transport Scotland.
- Have experience in Travel Planning to assist the Council in minimising the impact of development on our network and also in Public Transport and Active Travel Planning and Scheme Development to assist in reducing carbon emissions and improving health and wellbeing in North Lanarkshire.
Qualifications and Experience
- HNC, or equivalent level qualification, in a relevant discipline.
- Significant knowledge and experience in Transportation Planning.
- Ideally, experience of collaborative partnership working with key project partners including Glasgow City Region, SPT, and Walk, Wheel, Cycle Trust.
- Demonstrable record of identifying opportunities, achieving outcomes, managing change, and exercising strong leadership skills.
- Self-motivated with a flexible and collaborative approach to work.
- Ability to cope with multiple and changing demands whilst meeting tight deadlines.
- Good understanding and knowledge of transportation policy, legislation, and initiatives at local, regional, and national levels.
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Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organisational and IT skills.
- Ability to utilise various Microsoft Office packages.
- Clear written and verbal communicator.
- Ability to analyse information and produce reports.
- Experience of presenting information in public forums.
Work Pattern
- 35 hours per week.
- Monday - Thursday: 08:45 - 16:45 (including a 55 minute unpaid break).
- Friday: 08:45 - 16:15 (including a 50 minute unpaid break).
- Travel throughout North Lanarkshire with occasional travel throughout the Glasgow City Region.
Join a dynamic and flexible team within Infrastructure and Transportation, who currently operate an agile model of home-working and office-based work at locations within North Lanarkshire.
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