We are seeking a dedicated Sustainable Travel & Road Safety Officer to join our Sustainable Travel & Road Safety Team. The team is responsible for enabling sustainable travel and making roads safer through infrastructure and behaviour change projects. Our work enables healthier lifestyles and lowers carbon emissions related to transport, which is the biggest contributor to carbon emissions in North Somerset. As we move into a significant period of growth in delivery across our electric vehicle charging workstreams we are looking for someone to join the team to assist us as we change operators and start to procure EV infrastructure using multiple funding streams such as the LEVI and Pavement Channels funding to encourage EV use (creation of charging hubs and infrastructure) and run promotional initiatives to increase EV uptake. As part of a team that works across various sustainable transport areas, this role will require you to work, supported by the Principal Sustainable Travel & Road Safety Officer, to coordinate projects, lead engagement and consultation activity and support site feasibility in the electric vehicle charging space.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
Responsibilities
- Support procurement & delivery of LEVI funded electric vehicle charging with West of England Combined Authority partner.
- Deliver North Somerset EV Fleet charging exercise.
- Coordination of transition of existing infrastructure to new contracts.
- Pavement Channels trial delivery.
- Promotional activities related to all the above.
Work style: Flexible worker – 2–3 days in the office, working from home and the office depending on the task. Training is provided to help balance work‑life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in‑office days for collaboration.
Essential Criteria
- Degree in relevant discipline, and/or 3-5 years work experience in related area.
- Stakeholder engagement skills.
- Project (or programme) management experience.
Desirable Criteria
- EV infrastructure or policy background, or related area of sustainable transport or climate change.
- Electric vehicle charging experience.
- Experience working in a public sector organisation or NGO.
- Further qualification in relevant discipline e.g. Masters/ Phd.
- Project management experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Local Government Pension.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
- Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high‑quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents.
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