Cumbria County Council

Infrastructure Planning Officer
Salary: £36,371 – £37,568
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Workbase: Working at both Parkhouse Building, Carlisle, and some homeworking. We are happy to discuss at interview.

Cumbria is the place to be. With two stunning national parks, characterful towns, and national connectivity, our quality of life is second to none.  

While Cumbria has significant assets, our challenges include an ageing population, skills gaps, areas of high deprivation, low wages, poor housing affordability and the need to support economic recovery following the impact of Covid-19.  
We are responding to these challenges with comprehensive policies, programmes and investment including the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, major infrastructure projects, development of a Cycling and Walking programme and close partnership with District Partners in the development of Local Plans and delivery of Town Deals.

We are now looking to appoint a Transport Planner to strengthen the team with motivated and skilled professional to manage programmes of work, to develop projects and others to undertake technical work.  
We require an individual with knowledge and experience in infrastructure, scheme development, cycling and walking, transport modelling/economic appraisal, and/or planning to join a friendly and supportive team to drive proposals forward and effect real change.

If this sounds like you, then please apply today!

Interview information:
Closing date: 06/04/2022
Interview date: 25/04/2022

We are currently operating virtual interviews. This will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews. 

Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

What we can offer you:
Cumbria County Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:
*Excellent training and development offers
*Flexible working opportunities
*Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
*Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
*Competitive rates of pay

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Cumbria County Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

To apply please click on the link below: https://bit.ly/3wR4e3U