Transport Strategy Manager

Neath Port Talbot Council; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wales is seeking a Transport Strategy Manager to develop and implement transport strategies and policies. The successful candidate will manage the Active Travel programme and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. This full-time, hybrid role requires a degree in a relevant field and offers opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates

Support for armed forces veterans

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as transport planning, engineering, or environmental.
• Experience in developing transport strategies and policies.
• Knowledge of the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Transport Strategies and Policies for the council.
• Prepare and review the Active Travel Network Map.
• Manage the Active Travel programme for infrastructure delivery.

Skills

Transport planning

Transport engineering

Environmental awareness

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Transport Strategy Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week

Working Style: Mobile Hybrid

We are currently looking for a Transport Strategy Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of Transport Strategies and Policies for Neath Port Talbot Council and the Wider South West Wales Region, including the preparation of an Active Travel Delivery Plan for Neath Port Talbot Council.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Programme and Commissioning Manager to ensure the Council complies with the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013.
• Prepare and review the Neath Port Talbot Active Travel Network Map and provide regular progress reports.
• Manage the Active Travel programme for the delivery of Active Travel infrastructure in Neath Port Talbot Council.
• Assess potential active travel routes and project manage the development and implementation of walking and cycling routes and facilities.
• Assist in the preparation of funding applications for transport projects and other initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as transport planning/engineering/environmental.

Other Information

• Welsh language skills are not necessary. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and Welsh applications will not be treated less favourably than English.
• DBS: This post is not subject to a DBS check.
• We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
• Informal discussion: contact Hasan Hasan on 07805013727 or email [e-mail] or [e-mail].
• Safeguarding: Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Welsh Language Requirements: Welsh language skills are not required.
• Additional Information: Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We support a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. Additional note: for those affected by Tata Steel redundancies, applicants at risk are welcome to apply and should note this in their application.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees. We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.