Sustainable Transport Project Officer

Stirling Council; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Stirling Council is seeking a Sustainable Transport Project Officer to join its Sustainable Development Team. This role focuses on implementing projects related to the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan and Sustainable Mobility Strategy, aiming to transform transport for communities effectively. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, strong project management experience, and a passion for sustainable development.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working including hybrid arrangements

Up to 6 months full sick pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Experience in quality project management delivery.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Full driver’s license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on Sustainable Development projects.
• Manage transport strategic plans.
• Collaborate with communities and partners.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Understanding of climate emergency

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant field

Job description

Location: Teith House Kerse Road Stirling, FK7 7QA

Salary: £36,066 - £39,282 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

To apply for this position, please click the “Click here to apply” link below. This will direct you to Stirling Council’s new recruitment portal, Oracle. If you are using the Stirling Council Oracle for the first time, you will need to register.

An exciting vacancy has risen within Stirling Council for the post of Sustainable Transport Project Officer.

This opportunity will work within the Sustainable Development Team working on projects relating to the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan and emerging Sustainable Mobility Strategy. The post holder will be central to taking forward projects relating to transport strategic plans. This will include projects involving: active travel, freight, public transport and other forms of sustainable transport. It will work closely with communities as well as with key partners.

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field and will have experience of quality project management delivery. You will be able to demonstrate that you have experience in programme management and can effectively communicate with others. You will have an understanding of the climate emergency with a desire to deliver projects that will transform people’s lives for the better. A full driver’s licence is essential for this role.

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme

Requirements

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.