Sustainable Transport Strategy & Programme Manager
Hybrid working – main office base Hertford, Travel to Hemel Hempstead also required on regular basis
Starting Salary: £38,296 per annum with the opportunity to progress to a maximum of £42,503 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract up until 31st March 2025
Ref: HCC21823

Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce

Hertfordshire County Council is committed to increasing sustainable transport infrastructure and enabling more journeys to be made by walking, cycling, passenger transport and other sustainable modes.

About the Role:
The role focuses on developing transport strategies and programmes of transport projects. This aim of this is to help us to develop an efficient future transport network able to accommodate proposed development growth and deliver our vision of increasing sustainable transport infrastructure as set out in our Local Transport Plan. This role presents an opportunity to shape the future of the county.

The role focuses on transport strategy development, programme management and supporting the delivery of transport schemes to increase sustainable transport, improve air quality, support economic growth and tackle climate change.

The role will involve close collaboration with the district and borough council to build up an understanding of their future development proposals and ensure that strategies are in place and transport schemes are identified and designed to enable future residents to be able to travel easily and efficiently.

This role involves acting as the lead for transport covering a specific geographical area. You will be expected to build up a comprehensive knowledge of current transport issues, pressures on the transport network and future scheme proposals through working closely with colleagues across both Hertfordshire county council, the district and borough council as well as local council members and other transport organisations.

This role will be responsible for leading the transport programme including the ongoing development of the transport strategy and management of consultants undertaking transport related projects

Further Information:
• Post graduate Diploma, Masters or Honours Degree qualification or equivalent relevant qualification or experience.
• Achieved or actively seeking professional membership or technical qualification with an appropriate institution.

Skills:
• Management of projects and programme to agreed timescales.
• Ability to deliver work accurately and on time, managing competing priorities.
• An ability to influence and negotiate with councillors or other senior representatives and an awareness of the political environment.
• Clear decisive and persuasive communication skills both written and verbal demonstrating an ability to present thoughts and ideas to a variety of audiences.
• Collaborative working with team members and wider stakeholders.
• Interpersonal skills including active listening, discussion, clear resolution of disagreements and giving and receiving feedback.
• Numeracy and awareness of budget management and bidding processes.

Knowledge of:
• Transport planning processes.
• Project and programme management.
• Local planning processes/Local Transport Plan awareness (desirable).
• Democratic processes (desirable).
• DfT technical standards and appraisal methodology (desirable).

Demonstrable Experience of:
• Managing transport-related projects.
• Financial management.
• Contributing towards funding bids.
• Working collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Commissioning and managing consultants.
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders.

Previous experience working with or for a public authority would be advantageous.

The role will involve working collaboratively as part of a team and with key stakeholders such as the district councils, and key transport organisations. Clear, decisive and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal are important along with the ability to communicate with senior managers and elected Members.

Closing date: 24th January 2023.
Interview date: W/C 6th February 2023.

For an informal discussion and more information please contact: [email protected] or [email protected] 

Benefits of Working for HCC:
• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role).
• Excellent Career Development.
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits.
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions.
• Shopping Discounts.
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes.

Additional Information:

How to Apply:
To apply, please click here or on the ‘apply’ button.

As part of the application, you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and asked to answer 4 key questions. This is your opportunity to evidence how your skills, knowledge, and experience match what we are looking. If you do not provide answers to the questions and upload to your application, your application will be rejected.

Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Fixed Term and/or Secondment: This is a Fixed Term or Secondment vacancy. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the attached Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.

As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.

English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.