London Borough of Ealing

Transport Projects and Policy Manager

£58,359 - £62,343 pa inclusive

Grade CB6
Ref: EJR6394

Influential and rewarding management opportunity in an award-winning transport team.

Ealing is a richly diverse authority with a population of over 340,000. It is London’s third largest borough with one of the strongest economies in the UK. In 2015, Ealing won the coveted National Transport Awards “Transport Borough of the Year” prize, and has a track record of numerous awards for innovative transport projects.

The council has an ambitious agenda to build on its biking borough status to become a leading transport authority in cycling and urban realm renewal, whilst also reducing congestion, improving safety, and maximising the contribution transport can make to development and local regeneration.

A suitably experienced person is required to fill the vacancy of transport projects and policy manager to lead, direct and deliver the annual transport programme valued at c. £5m p.a. The role includes line management of a dedicated and experienced team of nine transport planners, coaching, developing and directing the team to deliver consistently high quality projects. In addition, the post-holder will have the ability to influence numerous high profile stakeholders, including TfL, councillors, and directors. 

The key skills being sought for this post are:
• an extensive track record as a manager or team leader in a transport planning related field, in a services-oriented organisation, influencing multiple teams to deliver service improvement
• significant depth of understanding of transport planning, policy development, transport economics and assessment
• excellent communication skills – especially in presentation of complex proposals and influencing external support behind schemes and policies meeting Council objectives
• advanced motivational and performance management skills to galvanise staff and other interested parties in support of approved direction
• comprehensively manage and deliver programmes of work containing multiple projects simultaneously,
prioritising workload, with numerous suppliers.

You will need the ability to work under pressure, making evidence-based decisions on complex matters, balancing strategic, technical, economic and political issues.

You will also be able to demonstrate a track record of programme and project delivery, within budget and deadlines.

A degree in transport planning, civil engineering, transport operations is required for this post.

This post is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.

Closing Date: 3 March 2016

Interview Date: Week commencing 14 March 2016

If you are interested in this post please apply online by clicking APPLY