Sustainable Travel & Road Safety Officer

About Us.

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role.

We are seeking a dedicated Sustainable Travel & Road Safety Officer to join our Sustainable Travel & Road Safety Team. The team are responsible for enabling sustainable travel and making roads safer through infrastructure and behaviour change projects. Our work enables healthier lifestyles and lowers carbon emission related to transport, which is the biggest contributor to carbon emissions in North Somerset.

As we move into a significant period of growth in delivery across our electric vehicle charging workstreams we are looking for someone to join the team to assist us as we change operators and start to procure EV infrastructure using multiple funding streams such as the LEVI and Pavement Channels funding to encourage EV use (creation of charging hubs and infrastructure) and run promotional initiatives to increase EV uptake.

As part of a team who work across various sustainable transport areas, this role will require you to work, supported by the Principal Sustainable Travel & Road Safety Officer, to coordinate projects, lead engagement and consultation activity and support site feasibility in the electric vehicle charging space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support procurement & delivery of LEVI funded electric vehicle charging with West of England Combined Authority partner.
• Deliver North Somerset EV Fleet charging exercise.
• Coordination of transition of existing infrastructure to new contracts.
• Pavement Channels trial delivery.
• Promotional activities related to all the above.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

Work Style.

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 2-3 days in the office.
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About You.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about sustainable transport and the transition to electric vehicles, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in relevant discipline, and/ or 3-5 years work experience in related area.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Project (or programme) management experience.

Desirable Criteria:

• EV infrastructure or policy background, or related area of sustainable transport or climate change.
• Electric vehicle charging experience.
• Experience working in a public sector organisation or NGO.
• Further qualification in relevant discipline e.g. Masters/ Phd.
• Project management experience.

What We Offer.

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How To Apply.

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information.

For further information about the role, please contact Cris Fletcher, Principal Sustainable Travel & Road Safety Officer, at Cristian.fletcher@n-somerset.gov.uk or 01934 426340.

Important Information.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities.

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.