Senior Officer, Transport Strategy
Coventry City Council
Coventry
£31,371 - £37,849
Ref: COVCC000466
With a transport programme of £280 million plus to deliver, City of Culture 2021 to prepare for, and ambitious plans for growth, Coventry is the natural choice for transport planners seeking to get their teeth into a diverse range of exciting transport projects.
We are looking to expand our Transport Strategy team with people who are willing to push the boundaries and identify innovative ways of tackling the transport challenges that are faced by any growing city.
We can offer the experience of working on a range of innovative projects such as the Very Light Rail programme, technological innovation including Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, and the development of new ways of fuelling electric vehicles. Join us in delivering a safe and sustainable transport network within Coventry
Benefits
In return, we can offer you an excellent pension scheme, 'MyCar' scheme, flexible working, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at a number of city centre restaurants, shops and other establishments.
Coventry City Council is committed to delivering the best possible services and improving the quality of life for Coventry people. In order to do this effectively we aim to have a workforce that represents the diverse communities we serve, embracing and utilising the broad range of skills, experiences and perspectives this brings.
We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for all. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For an informal discussion about the role, or about working for Coventry, then please call John Seddon, Head of Transport and Innovation, on 07590 443 799.
Closing date: 16 June 2019.
Interview date: 24 June 2019.
Coventry City Council is committed to delivering the best possible services and improving the quality of life for Coventry people. In order to do this effectively we aim to have a workforce that represents the diverse communities we serve, embracing and utilising the broad range of skills, experiences and perspectives this brings.
We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for all. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition.