Statutory Orders Officer (Senior Professional and Technical Officer - Level 1)

Statutory Orders Officer (Senior Professional and Technical Officer - Level 1)

Job description

Full Time, Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and technically skilled professional to join Bristol City Council’s Local & Sustainable Transport team. Working at the heart of one of the city’s most ambitious transport programmes, you will play a key role in delivering the Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) that underpin road safety schemes, active travel projects, parking initiatives and wider transport improvements across Bristol.

What will I be doing?

You will work at a senior technical level within the Local & Sustainable Transport team, supporting the delivery of a wide range of transport projects and service improvements. The role has a particular focus on drafting and progressing Traffic Regulation Orders and associated legal notices, ensuring that transport schemes can be implemented and enforced effectively.

Working closely with project managers, engineers, legal services, councillors and external stakeholders, you will provide specialist advice on statutory processes, develop expertise in traffic regulation matters and help shape innovative transport solutions for the city.

You will also coordinate project tasks, undertake technical research, interpret legislation and contribute to the continuous improvement of transport services.

What do I need to have?

You will be educated to Level 4 (or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate substantial relevant experience in a transport, highways, technical or related professional environment.

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of transport services and legislation, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information clearly.

You will have experience of researching issues, preparing documentation to a high standard and building effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be particularly beneficial: public consultation, partnership working, project delivery, research and benchmarking, or the presentation of complex technical information. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is essential, together with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Josh Learner Josh.learner@bristol.gov.uk

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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