Active Travel Senior Project Officer Embedded at Perth and Kinross Council

Active Travel Senior Project Officer

Embedded at Perth and Kinross Council

£28,499 - £33,918 per annum

(Ref: SUS3658)

Up to 37.5 hours per week

Base: Perth and Kinross Council (up to 4 days per week), with working from home a proportion of the time.

Options also to work occasionally from other Sustrans desk spaces such as in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow.

About the role

As the new Sustrans Senior Project Officer (SPO) you will build and manage internal and external relationships with key people within Perth and Kinross Council and others within local government, professional bodies and authorities to deliver on transformative active travel strategy.

You will provide support in the development of the Active Travel Strategy; working across council departments and in partnership with external organisations, to consolidate cooperation amongst participants and delivery partners, to identify and develop opportunities for investment in active travel.

You will work on the Perth and Kinross Council school exclusion zone projects, for example Viewlands School, and liaise with schools regarding the challenges and opportunities at their sites. The SPO will work on Cycling Walking Safer Routes projects, for example contributing to route/place designs, and will be able to feed into the work of those in the Perth People Place team.

You will also assist with building an evidence base to demonstrate demand for investment in cycle infrastructure, so an understanding of research methods and the ability to analyse data is required. Having GIS (geographic information system) mapping experience and skills/experience would be advantageous.

Your day-to-day duties will be advised by the Local Authority, with line management provided by a Partnerships Manager at Sustrans.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects for Perth and Kinross Council on behalf of Sustrans. Candidates should be based within commutable distance to Perth and Kinross.

About you

You should have professional experience in active travel projects and be able to build relationships with ease. You will proactively engage with affiliated agencies and local authorities, to develop and promote the Active Travel Strategy.

To be effective in this role, you should have knowledge of transport policy and strategy, active travel development, or sustainable transport.

We will look for you to evidence your experience in multi-partnership projects and active travel projects. You should be an excellent communicator to facilitate writing applications for active travel funding opportunities.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer, and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer

In return we can offer a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

· 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working

· Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)

· Staff volunteer days

· 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service

· We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

· Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans

· Bike, computer and season ticket loans

· Discount benefits

Family Friendly

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

· Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

· Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, Monday 15 August 2022.

· Interviews will take place online via MS Teams on Tuesday 30^th and Wednesday 31^st August 2022

· To apply, please complete our online application form

· More details of our vacancies can be found at http://www.sustrans.org.uk/job-vacancies/.

About Sustrans

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute.

Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 44% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

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