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Senior Transport Planner

Employer
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Solihull Council House
Salary
£33,799 - £42,683
Closing date
16 Jul 2019
Reference
SOL000002929

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Highways / Transport / Traffic
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

£33799.00 - £42683.00 p.a. Incremental progression is dependent on performance.

Hours:
37.0 Hours per Week

This a is new and exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join Solihull’s Transport and Infrastructure Commissioning Team and be a part of our future success. 

With its regionally and nationally significant economic assets and transport infrastructure, attractive environment, aspirational housing and skilled workforce, Solihull has been rated as one of the best places to live in the country, has delivered the fastest rate of private sector jobs growth outside London, maintains a strong retail offer, and offers excellent schools and education opportunities.  The arrival of HS2 presents a unique opportunity to maintain and build on this success, to deliver unprecedented levels growth across the Borough – www.investinukcentral.com

Solihull is also a place of contrasts, with persistent inequality gaps – in health, employment and access to opportunity.  These are not the only challenges the Borough faces: its success stimulates further demand for growth and it is critical for Solihull’s future success that the growth that takes place in a way that is right for Solihull and for all its citizens – what we call “Managed Growth.”

As Senior Transport Planner, you will contribute to the development and delivery of regional, sub-regional and local transport and land use policies and strategies, helping Solihull to shape and deliver the local and regional growth agenda. Leading work with partners and key stakeholders, you will be influential in seeking and developing infrastructure opportunities that will support economic development and access to jobs.

Already possessing significant experience in shaping transport policy and strategy, and Business Case development, you will be able to lead and manage project teams to deliver. And with your judgement, analytical and interpersonal skills you will be able to engage and influence colleagues, partners and stakeholders to identify and deliver solutions and ensure that transport schemes are delivered.

In return we offer you the opportunity to join us at what is a very exciting time in shaping the future for Solihull, working with a professional and friendly team, together with a range of flexible working options, competitive salary and attractive staff benefits including a career average pension scheme.

To apply please click the link below. If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Walter Bailey, Group Manager on 0121 704 8310.

The closing date for completed applications (CV and supporting statement) is 14 July 2019. Candidates will be asked to undertake psychometric tests as part of the selection process. Successful applicants will then be invited to interview on Thursday 25 July 2019.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Solihull

Solihull is regarded as a popular and vibrant place to live in the UK. As one of the most prosperous towns in the Midlands, almost two thirds of our borough is designated as green belt. We have over 1,500 acres of parks across the borough, with 16 Green Flag Awards. Solihull is very well connected, with great transport links such as the M40, M42 and M6 all close by, and an excellent rail network, plus, of course, an international airport. We are home to the award-winning Touchwood Shopping Centre, National Exhibition Centre, Resorts World Birmingham, and the Resorts World Arena.

It is an exciting time for Solihull, although we are a relatively small local authority (c. 6000 employees), we still have ambitious plans including the development of UK Central and HS2.

Here at Solihull Council, we want to ensure that all our citizens have an equal chance to share in Solihull’s success. We do this by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

We recognise that our employees are the key factor in achieving our vision and as such, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real positive difference to people’s lives and can help us to continue building on our success.

Both Smarter Ways of Working and Employee Wellbeing are key Council Priorities.

The transition to Smarter Ways of Working has presented us with the opportunity to re-think how and where we work. With the option to access portable technology, dependent upon the requirements of the role, a lot of our people are not bound to a single workplace or traditional ways of working, with many choosing to spend a good proportion of their week working from home.

tomOur people told us that they value flexibility, and that choice enables them to have a better work-life balance, manage family responsibilities, enhance their personal wellbeing, and continue to deliver excellent outcomes for the residents of Solihull.

Our people are our number one asset, and our aim is to have a healthy, happy engaged and thriving workforce.

Wellbeing is at the heart of our employee offer and we are a bronze accredited West Midlands Combined Authority Thrive at Work employer.  This recognises our commitment and action in support of employee wellbeing; we are currently working towards silver accreditation.

Unpaid carers carry out a key role within our community and know that this can be challenging when combined with employment.  Our Carer’s Policy and the ongoing support we give to our employees has resulted in us winning Employer of the Year 2022 at the Carer Friendly Awards.

We will offer you:

  • A friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment;
  • Competitive salaries including, for those at the top of their scale, the opportunity to receive a non-consolidated lump sum;
  • A range of flexible working options;
  • Annual leave starting at 25 days and rising to 30 days after 5 years' service in addition to public holidays with an opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days' holiday per year;
  • A generous flexitime scheme (available for most roles);
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme;
  • A wide range of learning and development opportunities;
  • A range of family friendly policies;
  • Employee benefits including subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

As users of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For roles eligible for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check this will be indicated in the advert and supporting recruitment documents.  Where the post involves working with children, other vulnerable groups or in a position of trust it is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Further guidance is available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945449/rehabilitation-of-offenders-guidance.pdf

Please note, where sufficient numbers of applications are received, we reserve the right to close a vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore advise that you submit your application as soon as possible.

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Telephone
0121 704 6000
Location
Council House
Manor Square
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 3QB
United Kingdom

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