Transportation Strategy Manager

Job DescriptionMae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Transportation Strategy Manager to lead in the development and delivery of local and regional transport policy across the County Borough. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a transport network that supports healthier lifestyles, vibrant town centres, economic growth and a greener future for generations to come. As the Transportation Strategy Manager, you will be required to deliver the Council’s ambitions for a sustainable, resilient and integrated transport network aligned with Welsh Government Policy, the Regional Transport Plan for South East Wales, Active Travel duties, decarbonisation targets and the revised Local Development Plan. The Successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong background in transport planning, strategy and policy, ideally in a local authority or consultancy setting and be motivated to take a leading role in shaping future transport services for one of Wales’ largest councils, tackling challenges like climate change, social inequality, and creating more inclusive, sustainable travel options. You must possess a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Transport / Planning). You will be required to advise on funding opportunities to deliver strategic objectives, collaborate with communities, regional partners and national bodies to innovate and influence change. Your leadership will help shape strategic investment, unlock new opportunities and deliver the authority’s transport vision. The permanent full-time position is based at Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, which benefits from excellent public transport and Active Travel links to Cardiff and the surrounding area. A hybrid working arrangement is currently in place with staff able to work from home and the office. The opportunity to work from home is likely to continue in the long term, at least on a part-week basis. Employment hours are 37 hours a week under the flexible working hours scheme, with 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 days after 5 years), and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff benefits card. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tim Phillips (Head of Traffic and Transportation) at Tim.dj.phillips@rctcbc.gov.uk Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network. An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme. In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council. In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.