Are you an experienced transport professional looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and forward-thinking local authority? West Berkshire Council is seeking an Interim Transport & Parking Services Manager to lead the transport and parking services team within the Environment Service for a fixed-term period, with secondment opportunities considered. Reporting to the Interim Service Lead Highways and Transport Innovation, you will play a crucial role in the management and delivery of transport and parking services, ensuring the highest standards of customer service and operational efficiency.
About the Role
As the Interim Transport & Parking Services Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
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Managing and leading a team of transport and parking professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure effective service delivery.
- Overseeing the operation of the school transport service, including the management of transport arrangements.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, including parking enforcement and transport policy.
- Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement improvements to transport and parking services.
- Monitoring and reporting on service performance, providing regular updates to senior management and elected members.
Fixed term until 31/12/2026 (Interim support (short term organisational change)
This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
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Extensive experience working within a transport environment, ideally within a local authority setting.
- Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Sound knowledge of transport legislation, policies and best practices.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines.
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
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Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 30 days per annum pro rata (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Jameson on 01635 519306 or email
[email protected]
Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
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