Job title: Scheme Support Officer (Mass Transit)
Salary: £34,833 - £36,648
Hours: 37
Contract: Permanent
Location: Merrion House with requirement to work in WYCA project office. Hybrid working available.
Internal vacancy. Applications will only be considered from existing Leeds City Council employees.
To support the Mass Transit team to contribute to the successful delivery on the key objectives of the Highways and Transportation service priorities and business development opportunities aligned to the Mass Transit Programme.
To support the Transportation Team to work collaboratively with other Highways and Transportation teams, key partners and other stakeholders in governance of projects, improving performance, and delivering change.
This is an exciting infrastructure programme which provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of something that will fundamentally change public transport provision within Leeds and the wider region.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
As Scheme Support Officer (Mass Transit), you will bring to the role:
- Ability to contribute to the Mass Transit and wider transportation team management providing business and financial support
- Ability to provide support to designated budget holders as required identifying any skills gaps to allow them to undertake their budget holder role.
- Experience of supporting project governance, collation and reporting of actions and organising project documentation
- Ability to be responsible for key performance data collection and facilitating the administration of risk based information
About the role
As Scheme Support Officer (Mass Transit) you will assist the Mass Transit and wider Transportation management team in contributing towards supporting a team of staff as required within the Directorate to ensure the delivery of specific outcomes within agreed deadlines.
The position will join our emerging Mass Transit team within the wider Highways and Transportation service capability.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Please complete an expression of interest of no more than 1000 words
Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Paul Foster, Transport Strategy Manager.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2023. We are also an age-friendly employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job Description
Job Purpose:
To support the Mass Transit team to contribute to the successful delivery on the key objectives of the Highways and Transportation service priorities and business development opportunities aligned to the Mass Transit Programme.
To support the Transportation Team to work collaboratively with other Highways and Transportation teams, key partners and other stakeholders in governance of projects, improving performance, and delivering change.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Mass Transit and wider Transportation management team in contributing towards supporting a team of staff as required within the Directorate to ensure the delivery of specific outcomes within agreed deadlines.
- To provide support to designated budget holders as required identifying any skills gaps to allow them to undertake their budget holder role.
- Contribute to the Mass Transit and wider transportation team management providing business and financial support
- Supporting project governance, collation and reporting of actions and organising project documentation
- Responsible for key performance data collection and facilitating the administration of risk based information
- Monitoring and facilitating invoice processes both internally across council directorates and externally with consultants and contractors
- Assisting in the management of social media communications and its use in relation to specific engineering schemes and the day to day running of the business
- Providing statistical information to senior officers in relation to scheme progress and data gathering
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills
- To improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and appropriate CPD programmes.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g., child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, and promoting the values, standards, and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.
Qualifications
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
- Able to work flexibly across different work locations and areas as appropriate.
- Ability to manage and monitor performance effectively and set clear objectives for the review of individual and service level performance.
- Ability to interpret corporate visions and values and put into practice through agreed policies and strategies.
- Ability to take forward initiatives and policies from development to implementation.
- Ability to develop and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
- Ability to develop productive working relationships that command respect, trust and confidence.
- Ability to manage competing priorities whilst delivering on a range of projects and adapting to changing circumstances and priorities.
- Understanding of local government and experience of achieving results in a politically sensitive context.
- Understanding of and commitment to sustainability in service delivery.
- Equivalent appropriate experience of a service or operational area relevant to the service area.
- Experience of managing a budget.
- Experience of project management techniques and project support.
- Experience of managing services to meet customer needs.
- Experience of working effectively with others to deliver cross-cutting projects.
Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics
- Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
- Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
