Principal Transport Planner
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027
Your new role
The Transport Planning Team is looking to recruit a Principal Transport Planner to deliver our residents' parking programme and support other transport projects such as our car club and mobility hubs. As a Principal Transport Planner, you will be responsible for the provision of expert advice on strategic transport issues, particularly those regarding parking provision.This role has a focus on the development of transport strategy, including delivery of our Portsmouth Transport Strategy and Parking Strategy. As well as developing emerging transport policy and strategy, your work will help to shape a number of high-profile pieces of work.
You will engage and consult with councillors, external stakeholders and residents on transport planning issues addressing varied and complex issues.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have a relevant degree level education OR demonstrable equivalent professional experience. Membership of a professional body is desirable but not essential. You will be able to communicate messages (which may be complicated or sensitive) clearly, concisely and at a level appropriate to the audience, who may not be specialists in transport planning.
You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to represent the service with direction at highly challenging internal/ external meetings, with integrity and confidence. You will be able to put forward persuasive and compelling arguments.You will also have excellent writing skills including the ability to write clear, basic and appropriate information for reports, articles and briefing papers including technical and Cabinet reports where necessary.
You will have the ability to work independently and proactively, with the experience of working in a politically sensitive or with potentially controversial issues. You will also advance the provision of shared transport modes within the city through the development of effective working relationships with operators, other local authorities and key stakeholders.
If you have a customer focused approach to work which promotes your passion to deliver excellent service and continuous improvement on transport issues for the City's residents, then we would love to hear from you.
Please review the full job profile for all the details of the role.
What you'll get in return
We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.
We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potential with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:
- A generous pension scheme which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
- 27 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time with the potential to purchase additional leave.
- Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.
- Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans
Please check out the link here to view all the benefits of working with us!
https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/
A commitment to our values
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours
How to apply
To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile HERE to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.
When completing your application please also upload a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section, giving examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. This is really important or you are not likely to be shortlisted
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
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