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UKC Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV) Programme Officer

Employer
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Council House, Manor Square, Solihull, B91 3QB
Salary
£37,890 - £43,857
Closing date
23 Nov 2020
Reference
SOL000003620

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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

Hours:
37.0 Hours per Week

This is an exciting time within the Council. We are aiming for net-zero carbon emissions, and as part of our plan we have a fantastic opportunity for a Programme Officer to work on the Council's emerging portfolio of Ultra Low Emissions Vehicles (ULEV) projects.

With the ULEV sector rapidly developing, and in line with the Council's commitment to de-carbonise transport and deliver improvements in air quality for residents, the Council wishes to recruit the right person to deliver it's recently adopted Electric Vehicle Strategy, as well as develop wider opportunities relating to transport de-carbonisation - which could involve road, rail and air. 

As ULEV Programme Officer you will support in the planning, development and delivery of ULEV initiatives, either as standalone projects such as the installation of on-street residential chargepoints, or as part of wider projects such as ULEV elements within residential and commercial developments. 

You will play a key role in communication, providing advice and taking part in engagement activities to ensure excellent levels of awareness, understanding and opportunities relating to emerging ULEV technology both within the Council (such as fleet managers, procurement team, planning colleagues, Directors), and externally (such as local businesses and residents).

Finally, with transport contributing to the majority of Solihull's carbon emissions, the role will contribute meaningfully to the development and delivery of the borough's emerging Net Zero Action Plan - our path to net zero.

To be successful in this role you will be Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and have a qualification in project management. You will be able to demonstrate a strong, applied, understanding of the ULEV sector and demonstrate leading or meaningfully contributing to recent ULEV-related projects.

Not only demonstrating an understanding of the financial, procurement and legislative considerations relating to all activity, you will also be a skilled communicator able to engage with a wide-range of internal and external stakeholders, to inspire both confidence and action. 

In return we can offer you a unique opportunity to be involved in a wide range of diverse and exciting projects with potential for further career development as the programme matures. Working for Solihull means that not only can we offer employees a great working environment, but also a range of agile and flexible working options, attractive staff benefits including an extensive wellbeing offer and a career average pension scheme.

Whilst this post is offered on a full time basis, applications for part time or job share working would be welcomed.

If you're as excited about this role as we are, then to apply (CV and Supporting Statement) please click the link below. If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Colin Maltby, Project Manager, Programme Development at colin.maltby@solihull.gov.uk

Candidates will be asked to undertake psychometric tests as part of the selection process.  Successful applicants will then be invited to interview week commencing 7 December 2020. Interviews and will take place using a secure video conferencing platform. 

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Not Required.

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.

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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