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Technical Transport Planner
Portsmouth (On-Site)
Temporary, Full time
No DBS check required
£25,000 - £34,999
FULLTIME
Salary Range: Band 7 £29,777 - £33,945 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027
What is the role?
The Transport Planning Team is looking to recruit a Technical Transport Planner to support delivery of our residents' parking programme. As a Technical Transport Planner, you will be responsible for supporting the provision of advice on transport planning issues, contribute to the development of transport policy and strategy, deliver solutions to varied and complex parking issues, and engage and consult with councillors, community groups and residents.
What you’ll need to succeed
You will have a relevant degree level education such as geography or transport planning preferred OR demonstrable equivalent professional experience is essential. You will have an understanding of the social and environmental impacts of transport.
You will 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 as well as financial and budget management skills.
You will also have well-developed project delivery skills, including skills for coordination, liaison, and the ability to plan and monitor project plans in order to achieve major projects on time and within budget. If you can work independently and proactively, along with the ability to prioritise and are able to make decisions and think through complex and conflicting issues whilst managing competing priorities then we would love to hear from you.
What next
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 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
We look forward to speaking with you soon.
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
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