Lead Officer - Mobility Strategy, Pullar House, Perth

Main Purpose of the Role

Lead Officer, Mobility Strategy - PKC12291
£47,864 - £51,562
Pullar House, Perth

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

This is an exciting time to join Perth & Kinross Council and we're looking for an inspirational individual to join us on our transformation journey as we redesign how we work with our communities.

We are an ambitious Council, with bold and exciting projects planned over the coming years that will ensure the city of Perth, our principal towns and our stunning countryside are places where everyone is able to live life well.

You will play a central role in delivering this ambition, leading the delivery of our new Mobility Strategy Action Plan for the area.

As you will be well aware transport is changing rapidly at this time and a key element of this role is leading on a delivery programme that covers all the diverse needs of all our residents.

The area has a wide and contrasting geography from bustling city centre issues to remote settlements in the northern part of the area.  All of these require dedicated new ways of thinking in how we deliver transport services. 

Our Mobility Strategy is a crucial element of the Council Climate Change Plan given transport being a major contributor to our overall emissions and bringing forward identified actions is fundamental to reaching our targets.

As well as great terms and conditions we offer hybrid working, although as part of the Council's leadership we'd expect you to work in our office in Perth some of the time.

In addition to the core deliverables above the post holder will be expected to:

• Provide high-level, broad-ranging policy advice on complex issues to the senior management team and help prepare responses to national and local policy consultation papers;
• Be responsible for personnel matters including ensuring adherence to HR policies and encouraging and supporting staff development;
• Provide leadership and support to members of the team in carrying out their duties and taking forward their work.

If you are passionate about public service and open to new ways of working with our communities and stakeholders then we'd like to hear from you.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs.

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Skills & Experience Required

You will hold a degree and/or a diploma/relevant professional qualification in a related subject.

You will also have:

• Substantial experience in the development and delivery of transport strategy and projects.
• Planning and organisational skills to lead others to develop and implement strategic plans and projects.
• Analytical skills and understanding to assess and analyse complex information and develop strategies.
• Ability to represent the Council in an external environment and to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 7 public holidays (non teaching)
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Health & Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of Benefits including discounted Gym Membership, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and Low Carbon Car Scheme to name but a few.

You can find more information about our Employee Benefits on our website Employment information - Benefits.

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this.  You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you.  A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance.  You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

 

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you. For an informal chat about the role and working at Perth & Kinross call or email Alex Deans 07809 556096 / adeans@pkc.gov.uk or Niall Moran 07901 327061 / nmoran@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring managers above or Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the relevant pre-employment.