Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£33,945 - £37,336 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay Award Pending)
37 hours
We have an excellent opportunity available for a Senior Traffic and Road Safety Officer to join Wokingham Borough Council on a full-time, permanent basis.
As Senior Traffic and Road Safety Officer you will plan and deliver Traffic management studies, create and support the creation of plans and drawings, and lead on the planning and delivery of new traffic regulations. The service provides a range of integrated transport, parking and civil enforcement services across the borough.
The Highways and Transport team plans, develops and improves the existing road network with a view to managing traffic, reducing congestion, controlling parking, promoting sustainable travel options, public transport and improving road safety for the benefit of all users of the highway and our borough’s residents, businesses and visitors. The team also provided for the transports needs of our school children, SEND and vulnerable adults
Benefits
Now is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits including flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an enhanced local government pension scheme, a range of discounts, an onsite gym, salary sacrifice car schemes, an employee assistance program and so much more!
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Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Edward Day, Traffic manager – via email edward.day@wokingham.gov.uk
Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2024, 11pm
Interview date: TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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