| SALARY | PO4 – £38,890.00 – £41,881,00 |
|---|---|
| HOURS | 37 |
| CONTRACT TYPE | Permanent |
| CLOSES | Sunday 28 February 2021 11.30 PM |
| JOB REF | req3947 |
Are you passionate about travel plans and sustainable transport? Are you an experienced transportation professional? If so, why not join the Influencing Travel Behaviour team where you will be able to make a real difference to those who live, visit and work in Leeds.
About the position
We have a rewarding opportunity for a focused individual that welcomes change and can drive forward and shape new ways of service. This is a senior role and offers diverse and challenging projects which will broaden your skill set. As Team Leader, you will:
- Place a strong emphasis on the quality of travel plans secured via the planning process to ensure they are fulfilling their obligations
- Help to shape our relevant guidance such as the Transport SPD
- Oversee the delivery of sustainable travel initiatives, programmes, education, events and communications
- Be involved in exciting programmes and events including School Streets and the public bike hire scheme
- Be committed to helping us to transform the way people travel around Leeds
- Engage with Leeds employers and work closely with other experienced professionals Highways and Transportation and partners
The post is based at Merrion House in Leeds City Centre with most staff currently working from home. It is full time (37 hours a week) with flexible working hours.
About you
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, innovative, ambitious and care about sustainable travel. You will have:
- A degree level qualification in Transport Planning or a relevant field or extensive and comparable experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of advice, assessment and monitoring of travel plans in relation to development proposals and planning application
- Knowledge of monitoring/accreditation tools such as iTrace and Modeshift STARS
- The ability to develop and contribute to key priority projects and programmes to influence travel behaviour and promote safe and sustainable travel
- Great presentation skills and the ability and enthusiasm to present to a wide range of people.
- Proven leadership skills including demonstrated ability to engage and motivate people.
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills with a focus on achieving the best outcome for the community.
What we can offer you
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Flexible working (including up to 2 days off in a 4 week period)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted public transport
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, child care vouchers and discounted child care
- Health and wellbeing benefits
To apply
If you have the skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications required for this role and want to work for a great organisation, please apply before 11.30pm on Sunday 28 February 2021. In your application, you must demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria, and where possible the desirable criteria.
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lynsey McGarvey, Principal Transport Planner by email lynsey.mcgarvey@leeds.gov.uk to arrange a time.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is a Stonewall Top 100 employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident employer.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
Team Leader- Travel Planning- Grade PO4 – Job Description