Lewes (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£50,623 - £54,978 per annum
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Job introduction
About the role
Are you looking to influence long term plans for development and change in East Sussex?
If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for the right individual to work in the role of Local Plan Transport Advisor within the Transport Development Planning Team.
In this integral and high-profile role, you will liaise with local planning authorities to influence local plans to ensure that transport priorities are catered for suitably. You will maintain oversight for the County Council’s input into local plan evidence with respect to all transport modes, ensuring that robust and consistent advice is provided to local planning authorities.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have experience of working within the planning and/or transport planning sectors.
- Have an ability to manage people and resources.
- Have an ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with partner organisations.
- Have experience of adapting a service/a way of working as a result of policy and legislative change.
The role of Local Plan Transport Advisor provides a real opportunity to influence development and change in East Sussex, with support from a highly knowledgeable team that work in a positive and collaborative manner. If you think this is the role for you then we would welcome your application.
If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter, which set out how you meet the essential requirements in the job description/person specification, and any other information which you feel makes you a suitable candidate for the role.
Interviews will be held in person during the week commencing 24 February 2025 or 3 March 2025. Interview via MS Teams can be accommodated, on request.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Michelle Edser, Transport Development Planning Team Manager at michelle.edser@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
For work that makes a difference
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
