North Tyneside Council are recruiting for a Sustainable Transport Officer.

You will work as part of the Highways and Transportation service, with responsibility for supporting the development and delivery of active travel behaviour change programmes, as well as assist in managing travel plans associated with planning applications.

Some key elements of the role include: 

• Liaising with schools and businesses to identify issues and establish solutions around active travel and traffic


• Leading on the tracking and coordination of comments on planning applications from the Sustainable Transport team


• Providing advice on and management of travel plans associated with new developments, taking a leading role on the reviews of travel plans and monitoring reports


• Managing delivery of the active travel funding initiatives against the allocated budget, working with both internal teams and external partners to deliver the initiatives


• Representing the Go Smarter programme in delivering activities in schools such as assemblies, classroom-based and outdoor sessions, based around active travel, road safety and traffic

The successful candidate will have a diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline, have an understanding of sustainable travel initiatives and experience in using design software such as AutoCAD.

For more information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.

Why North Tyneside Council?  

 

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.  

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.  

Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.  

   

If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel. 

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance.  Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business. 

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us. 

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan 

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council’s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government’s net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough. 

To learn more about Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan, click here. 

Applying

To view more information about the role and view the Job Description please click "Apply" you will be taken to the North Tyneside Careers Portal.

Learn More 

For further information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for us, candidate support, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside please see the council’s “work for us" page here  Work for us | North Tyneside Council

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