Senior Officer (Traffic Control) OCC613685

Oxfordshire County Council

  • Kidlington, Oxfordshire
  • £35,745-38,223 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
Job detailsSalary: £35,745 - £38,223 per annumWork Location: Ron Groves House, KidlingtonHours per week: 37 hours per week - we are open to discussions about flexible workingContract type: PermanentClosing date: Sunday 30th June 2024Interview date: TBCAbout the roleIn this role you will work to ensure expeditious movement of traffic across Oxfordshire through appropriate real-time management of the Council's responses to planned and unplanned events, within a framework of statutory legislation - notably the Traffic Management Act 2004 and the County Council's Permit Scheme. This role will involve shift-based supervision of Traffic Control Officers work and activities.You will take a lead role in creating and implementing traffic signal and information strategies designed to alleviate congestion on the transport network. You will also contribute to, and lead on, innovation projects which promote the use of active travel and public transport - for example bus priority schemes, social media campaigns and improved software solutions.About youYou will managing a small team of staff who monitor the network, identify delays, and find solutions as well as managing improvement projects.Rewards and benefits
  • Culture of flexible working
  • Technology to support agile working where role permits
  • Up to 33 day's holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
  • Option to 'buy' additional holiday
  • Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
  • Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%
  • Enhanced family friendly policies
  • Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
  • Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development
Would you like to know more?For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chris Spry, Team Leader (Traffic Control) via email onApplication ProcedureTo apply, please complete an online application form by clicking either of the Apply Now buttons at the top and bottom of this advert. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory.If you encounter any issues with the maximum character count on your application form, please use , which may be taking it over the limit.If you experience any technical difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team using .If you require the application form in an alternative format as part of a reasonable adjustment at this stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team using .Our commitment to:
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