Senior Transport Mobility Officer

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Job Description

Salary: £44,208 - £50,424 per annum

Grade: F

Fixed Term Contract (18 months)

37 Hours per Week

Thurrock Council is the designated Local Transport Authority for the Borough of Thurrock and has responsibility for maintaining and enhancing its transport network and offer for residents, workers and visitors. We are responsible for ensuring our roads are maintained, overseeing our bus network so that it works for our communities, and developing strategies and new projects to enable everyone to get around.

There is a large regeneration and growth agenda in Thurrock, with ever increasing growth in employment, and a need for housing. We are developing a new Transport Strategy which will set the agenda for our transport network over the next 25 years. Opportunities in new technologies are also playing a role in how transport works, with new modes and business models helping people travel in different ways. This role will help the council to focus on delivering better mobility for our existing and future residents and workers, by promoting both existing and new methods of travel.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join us in the role of Senior Transport Mobility Officer. This new opportunity is an interesting and unique role in the planning, management, promotion and delivery of transport mobility to enable and sustainable growth across our borough. The role will provide the opportunity to explore and implement new transport mobility projects into Thurrock, working alongside our Highways and Planning colleagues to deliver growth in the borough.

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree level qualification and/or have good knowledge, skills and experience in: -

• Transport Planning Principles - A good understanding of the basic principles of transport planning and have a clear grasp of the importance of the integration of a supportive transport network in supporting sustainable growth and communities;
• Bus Networks - A good grasp of the council's statutory duties related to bus services including engagement with the Traffic Commissioner, the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme, Enhanced Partnerships and Bus Service Improvement Plans
• Transport Mobility - The principles behind Mobility As A Service, new technologies empowering transport users, and the opportunities of car clubs, and scooter and cycle hire schemes; and,
• Communication - ability to engage and liaise with our residents, transport delivery partners and any other stakeholders, as well as a strong English writing skills will be essential for the role.

This role does will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Advert Closing Date

• Redeployment Only: 23rd January 2025
• Internal & External: 23rd February 2025

Interview Date: 05th March 2025

For further information on this role, please contact Navtej Tung via transportdelivery@thurrock.gov.uk or by telephone 01375 652006. Please leave your name, contact details and questions regarding the post or interview dates for a response back.

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About Us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council