Sustainable Transport Lead

The Cotswold District is a great place, and we are rightly proud of our businesses, communities and residents. We’re busy recreating a council that’s pro-active and responsive to the needs of our residents and businesses in a fast-changing environment. That means we need to be ‘fleet of foot’ and look for innovative and creative ways to deliver against our Corporate Plan priorities.

The Council has an ambitious Council Plan focused on a range of important priorities including climate action, strong local communities, and a vibrant district economy.

About the role…

Cotswold District Council is committed to fostering sustainable development and enhancing the quality of life for residents.  We have an exciting opportunity for a Sustainable Transport Lead to work collaboratively within the Planning Policy and Infrastructure Team and with other stakeholders, to lead on all aspects of Sustainable Transport in the creation and revision of Council policies and the formation of the Local Plan.

With a focus on innovative approaches to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, and promote healthier, more sustainable travel options, the Sustainable Transport Lead will spearhead transport sustainability initiatives and projects whilst continuing to shape and deliver the council’s vision for sustainable transport.

The role is key in assisting the deliver of priorities such as responding to the climate crisis, creating a Local Plan that is green to the core, town centre master planning, supporting health and wellbeing and enabling a vibrant economy.

The role will promote sustainable methods of transport so as to reduce reliance on car usage for short journeys; this will require an effective working relationship with the County Council and local communities.  The role will also require proactive working with communities, individuals and groups to bring forward new solutions and opportunities inspiring, mobilising and empowering the Council and local highways authority to promote low-carbon transport option.

You will need…

• Bachelor’s degree in Transport Planning, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Five years’ experience in the relevant field.
• Strong understanding of sustainable transport principles and practices.
• Excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects.
• Experience in securing and managing funding and grants.

Special Conditions…

• Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
• This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

What can we do for you…

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 29 days after five years of service
• Two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
• Generous contributory local government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements

Terms and conditions apply.

These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!

If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on the ‘Apply for this Position’ icon within this page. Alternatively, please email us at join.us@cotswold.gov.uk or contact the recruitment team on 01285 623319

Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.

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