Strategic Transport Project Manager - PO6
Waltham Forest is at the forefront of regeneration in London, with a range of opportunities for positive and sustainable change currently being delivered across the borough. Our target to deliver 27,000 new homes by 2030 will require strong planning for transport infrastructure, developing deliverable interventions that address existing capacity issues and help meet future demand.
Waltham Forest has a track record of securing investment to deliver infrastructure and regeneration projects, such as the reopening of Lea Bridge Station and the development of the Enjoy Waltham Forest network of walking, cycling and public realm improvements.
With major growth planned for the Leyton and Lea Bridge, Walthamstow and Blackhorse Lane regeneration areas as well as more widely across the borough’s town centres, the Council is looking to recruit a Strategic Transport Project Manager to work directly with the regeneration and planning teams to secure continued investment in transport improvements.
Who we are looking for
To take on this role, we are looking for a good team player who is able to develop the strategic case and secure investment for a comprehensive suite of sustainable transport interventions as well as negotiate the transport package for specific development proposals.
You will need to demonstrate knowledge and experience of working on transport funding bids, projects and negotiations, be it in the public or private sector. You will also need to demonstrate that you can collaborate and communicate with colleagues from across the organisation, including senior officers and elected members, as well as a range of stakeholders, particularly Transport for London, partners and the borough’s residents and businesses.
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy
How to apply
Application Information The councils preference is for on-line application forms. However if you have a disability and are unable to complete an on-line application, please ring 0208 496 4227 who will be able to arrange an alternative. For more information on how to complete your application form, follow this link: Applying for a job at Waltham Forest Council
