SECTION LEADER (TRANSPORT VISION POLICY & STRATEGY)

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council’s Development & Growth directorate is driving Cardiff’s growth and climate response. Based in the Active Travel and Road Safety team, this role supports delivering projects that make streets safer and more suitable for walking, cycling and public transport.

We welcome applications in English and Welsh. The post is full-time and permanent; please contact Matt Price for informal discussions. The Council notes the importance of factual accuracy in applications.

Qualifications

• Firm commitment to sustainable and active travel.
• Relevant qualification, training or equivalent previous experience.
• Ability to manage all aspects of project delivery within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project delivery within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Engage and collaborate effectively with colleagues, Council Members and external partners.
• Contribute to transforming Cardiff’s transport system and active travel initiatives.

Job description

The Council’s Development & Growth directorate is playing a major role in managing Cardiff’s rapid growth and responding to the climate emergency. We are currently taking forward a range of p rojects and initiatives to transform Cardiff’s transport system, support new development, increase sustainable travel, and improve the health and wellbeing of Cardiff residents.

About the job

Based in the Active Travel and Road Safety team, t his post is an exciting opportunity to play an active part in re-shaping the city and delivering the Council’s ambitious sustainable and active travel agenda set out in the Transport White Paper . This will involve work ing on a range of transport infrastructure projects , designed to make Cardiff’s roads and streets safer and more conducive to people making daily journeys on foot, bicycle and public transport as an alternative to travelling by car - from helping to build key strategic routes on Cardiff’s Active Trave l Integrated Network Map, to delivering active travel to schools schemes, and finding solutions to local traffic and road safety problems.

What We Are Looking For From You

The successful candidate will have a firm commitment to sustainable and active travel. Through having a relevant qualification, training or equivalent previous experience, they will be capable of effectively managing all aspects of project delivery within a multi -disciplinary environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with colleagues, Council Members and external partners and stakeholders are essential for this role.

Additional information

For further information or an informal conversation, please contact Matt Price, Team Leader, Transport Vision, Policy and Strategy on 07812494527 [e-mail]

The post is full-time, permanent and suitable for post share.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :

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Job Category Architects / Engineers / Surveyors

Department Development & Growth

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent