ULEV Programme Manager
Gloucester
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
- Job Title: ULEV Programme Manager
- Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 6th Floor
- Salary: £52,265 - £56,050 per annum
- Hours per Week: 37.00
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 01/10/2024
- Job Requisition Number: 8671
- This post is not open to job share
About The Team & Role
This is an exciting time for a talented, self-driven professional to join our team at Gloucestershire County council. You will be responsible for leading the development, planning, management and delivery of projects to address the council’s ULEV (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) strategy and to support transport decarbonisation in Gloucestershire, to help deliver the council’s climate action plan and ambition to reduce our emissions by 80% by 2030.
This role will offer you the opportunity to operate in a varied and fast paced environment, you will use your existing knowledge to develop complex infrastructure projects, managing the ULEV EV Charging Programme, the development of the business case, working on the procurement of the delivery model and managing the rollout of the charge points on site to support some of the most significant and ambitious service initiatives.
About You
We are looking for an experienced manager who can demonstrate the ability to successfully develop and deliver complex projects with a strong interest in programmes that address climate change. You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain successful working relationships, providing valuable advice and negotiations with both internal and external stakeholders and will have previous experience on delivering on-street charging infrastructure in the public environment.
As the ULEV Programme Manager you will use your industry experience of low and zero emission vehicle technologies to manage expectations, effectively challenge and drive change in services.
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- To be considered for this role, it is essential that you hold a current, full driving license valid for driving in the UK. This requirement highlights the hands-on nature of the position, as you will be required travel within the County to manage a programme of projects to transform ULEV uptake across Gloucestershire, proactively engaging council services, communities, elected members, public sector partners, businesses, government and electricity network operators.
About us
As you’d expect, we offer an attractive package of benefits which makes a career in Local Government both flexible and rewarding.
Hybrid working arrangements are available however due to the nature of this role there will be an expectation to work in Gloucester for a minimum of 3 days a week.
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• Relocation package up to £8,000
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• An in-house Occupational Health service
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car and Cycles Scheme (T&C's apply)
How to Apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
Closing Date 1st October.
Potential interview date 9th October.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of the role, please contact Joanne Heal -Network Manager via email at joanne.heal@gloucestershire.gov.uk or Philip Williams Assistant Director Traffic & Transport at Philip.Williams@gloucesteshire.gov.uk.
Applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed during the advertisement period. As such the closing date may be altered subject to candidates being successful. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail.
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-
ULEV Programme Manager - Job Profile
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