Project Officer – Parking

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Llandrindod Wells

On-site

GBP 39,000 - 41,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Learning and development

Lease car scheme

Competitive pay

Great place to live

Rewards scheme

Health and well-being

Salary sacrifice benefits

Job summary

Powys County Council is seeking a capable project lead to conduct a strategic review of the council’s off-street car park portfolio. You will analyse usage, occupancy, income and costs, engage with communities and stakeholders, and develop options and business cases to support sustainable, evidence‑based investment decisions.

The role requires strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, excellent project management and written/verbal communication, and the ability to present recommendations to

Qualifications

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent project management and organisational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to engage with communities, businesses, elected members and partners.
Proactive, flexible and evidence-driven approach.
Experience with project delivery, consultation, business cases, options appraisals or service improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead a comprehensive review of the Council’s off-street car park portfolio, including usage, occupancy, income, costs, operations and asset condition.
Gather, analyse and benchmark data to assess current performance, future viability and opportunities for improvement.
Plan and deliver community and stakeholder consultation, working with Town and Community Councils, businesses, residents, elected members and other partners.
Develop options appraisals and business cases covering future management, investment, charging and service delivery arrangements.
Prepare clear reports, presentations and recommendations for senior officers, Cabinet, scrutiny committees and other decision-making forums.
Monitor project delivery, identify funding opportunities and ensure work is delivered in accordance with legislation, Council policies and corporate priorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Community engagement

Evidence-driven

Project delivery

Consultation

Business cases

Options appraisals

Service improvement

Job description

About the role:

Powys County Council is undertaking a strategic review of its off-street car parks. You will lead this project, analysing operational, financial and usage data, engaging with communities and stakeholders, and developing evidence-based options and business cases to support future decisions about the effective, sustainable management and investment in the Council’s car park portfolio.

About you:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and turn evidence into clear recommendations.
Excellent project management, organisational and research skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and confidence presenting information to senior officers and decision-makers.
A passion for engaging with communities, businesses, elected members and partner organisations to understand local needs and priorities.
A proactive, flexible and evidence-driven approach, with the ability to work independently and develop practical solutions.
Experience of project delivery, consultation, business cases, options appraisals or service improvement.

What you will do:

Lead a comprehensive review of the Council’s off-street car park portfolio, including usage, occupancy, income, costs, operations and asset condition.
Gather, analyse and benchmark data to assess current performance, future viability and opportunities for improvement.
Plan and deliver community and stakeholder consultation, working with Town and Community Councils, businesses, residents, elected members and other partners.
Develop options appraisals and business cases covering future management, investment, charging and service delivery arrangements.
Prepare clear reports, presentations and recommendations for senior officers, Cabinet, scrutiny committees and other decision-making forums.
Monitor project delivery, identify funding opportunities and ensure work is delivered in accordance with legislation, Council policies and corporate priorities.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Tony Caine

recruitment@powys.gov.uk

There is no DBS Check requirement for this position.

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Salary: Grade 10 Point 27 to Point 29 £39,481 to £41,177 per annum £20.46 to £21.34 per hour

Please note that at this point, Powys County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

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