Technical Specialist (Ouseburn Way Programme Development Manager)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
03/09/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 24/09/2024 22:59
Salary:
£47,420 - £51,515 per annum
Job Category:
Project Management
Employment Location:
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Further Information
Fixed term for 2 years
The Ouseburn is in the backyard of thousands of residents and is hugely important for people and wildlife in the city. Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council, the Environment Agency, Northumbrian Water and the Reece Foundation have formed an ambitious partnership with a mission to improve access to and the environmental quality of the Ouseburn corridor. You can find the Reece Foundation’s project vision and launch video here: Reece Foundation on Vimeo.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead on and administer the development of an investment programme and accompanying funding strategy. This will build on a significant initial funding commitment from the Reece Foundation. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working in partnership to develop and deliver positive change. You will have good project management skills and will ideally have experience of dealing with planning, walking and cycling, landscaping, ecology and water resources. You will work within Newcastle City Council and report directly to the Ouseburn Way Project Board.
As one of the region’s largest employers, our staff are key to delivering successful outcomes for our customers and citizens. In return for your commitment, we can offer an excellent range of benefits to staff including work life balance options, pension scheme, special staff rates at council leisure facilities, staff travel schemes, a generous annual leave entitlement, learning and development opportunities and child care vouchers.
If you think you have the skills required for this unique position, please read the associated Job Description and Person Specification before applying. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare a short presentation prior to interview on skills and competencies.
Should you require further information regarding this post please contact: -
Darren Varley, Flood Risk Manager @ darren.varley@newcastle.gov.uk
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.