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Ref no:
MOR07954
Published:
20/01/2023
Closes:
17/02/2023
Location:
Moray Area, IV30 1BX
Salary:
£62,431 - £68,067 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
36.25 hours per week
Work From Home:
Hybrid

Job Description

Manage all service activities within Transportation Section, including sustainable travel, school transport and pupil escort service, operational & commercial delivery of demand responsive transport and timetabled bus services, road safety, transport planning, traffic management, development control, harbours, and car parks functions.

Requirements

Provide strategic and operational leadership for: • sustainable travel • school transport and pupil escort service • direct delivery of demand responsive transport and timetabled bus services - transport strategy development • transport planning & strategy development • statutory functions relating to the Scottish Roadworks Register • traffic management • road safety • development management and standards • harbours • off-street car parks. Maintain budgetary control, service standards, monitoring and review to ensure that Participate in the Regional Transport Partnership and act as the Permanent Adviser, supporting the Authority’s Board Member. Liaison with external bodies, suppliers, consultants and developers in infrastructure development and the provision of transport services. Member of the Environmental & Commercial Services Management Team and other internal and external working groups. When necessary, deputise for the Head of Environmental & Commercial Services.

The Individual

Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in relevant area of work. Relevant degree qualification, typically Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, or Transport Management. Relevant professional qualification, typically MICE, MIHT, MCILT. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to relate to a range of audiences. Effective management of budgets and resources. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Internet Explorer and Excel. You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various locations within and beyond Moray. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is undertaken by use of a car/van in some cases. Experience in delivering strategic objectives across a range of service areas. Knowledge of best practice in the field of implementing best value, including service planning, needs assessment, business case development, consultation, option appraisal, etc. Knowledge of the principles of project management. Knowledge of relevant legislation. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. Proven leadership and influential ability. Effective partnership working. Negotiation skills with a flair for facilitation. Drive, vision, energy, initiative and decisiveness. Personal motivation and ability to motivate others. Professional approach. Appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality and commercial sensitivity. Ability to accept direction/delegation. to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service. Ability to work in a shared office. to work remotely / from home as and when appropriate Closing date: 17 February 2023 Starting Salary: £62,431.20 £33.12 per hour 36.25 hours per week For further information contact Nicola Moss on nicola.moss@moray.gov.uk or 07876 195250 Proposed interview date 16/17 March 2023
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