Senior Transport Planner

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits talented individuals to join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving the lives of its community. This role focuses on evaluating transport schemes and providing critical data analysis support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of data collection best practices and local transport policies, alongside exceptional communication skills. Embrace a culture that values innovation and inclusivity, where your contributions can make a real difference. If you're passionate about driving positive change in your city, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Competitive Pay

Great Leave Entitlement

Innovative Work Culture

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data collection and statistical analysis best practices.
• Experience in communicating complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate transport schemes per grant funding requirements.
• Oversee collection and monitoring of transport-related data.

Skills

Data Collection

Statistical Analysis

Transport Policy Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Job description

Salary: Starting Salary is £39,513 rising to £42,708 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Location: Loxley House, Station Street, NG2 3NG

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

To provide the evaluation of transport schemes in accordance with grant funding requirements. To provide management and technical data analysis support and develop new systems for the collection and monitoring of transport related data. To oversee the collection and monitoring of all forms for transport related data as required by the City Council. To ensure that collection, monitoring storage and use of data is carried out in accordance with legal requirements.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Knowledge of data collection and statistical analysis best practice.
2. Knowledge of current appraisal and evaluation best practice.
3. Specialist knowledge and practical understanding of issues relating to local transport policy, process and impact evaluation approaches and project implementation and the links to other disciplines including planning, public transport, economic development, public health, climate change and sustainability.
4. Experience of communicating effectively and accurately orally and in writing, including an ability to analyse complex information and data and providing reports, briefings and presentations in a format appropriate to the audience.
5. Pro-active and problem-solving approach.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Simon Dale by email at

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