(Successful candidates will normally start at the first point of the grade to which they are appointed)
Full-time, 37 hours per week
Ref: TSC0016
Reading Borough Council
Directorate of Environment & Neighbourhood Services
Transportation & Streetcare
Reading Borough Council is a continually high achieving Transport Authority with a proven track record of service delivery and the following exciting opportunity has arisen.
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Network Manager to assist the Network & Parking Services Manager in leading the Traffic & Road Safety Team. We require an ambitious individual with the drive and desire to manage the demands of the road network through parking management, co-ordinating street works, improving road safety to developing intelligent transportation systems and services.
In assisting the Network & Parking Services Manager you will develop innovative transport solutions, implement transport policy and deliver traffic management schemes. Other responsibilities will include supporting elected members at both formal and informal public meetings. You will also work closely with the Transport Planning Team in the delivery of aspects of the current Local Transport Plan and other strategic schemes.
You will need to demonstrate experience in transport and highway issues and have a good understanding of the urban environment. Strong interpersonal skills are essential alongside management experience and the ability to react to changing circumstances in a positive way.
For more information about the role, please contact Simon Beasley – Network & Parking Services Manager on 0118 937 2228 or email simon.beasley@reading.gov.uk
To apply, please go to here.
Alternatively, visit www.reading.gov.uk/jobs for more details or call the Recruitment Team on 0118 937 2039 (24 hour answerphone) quoting the job reference number and the job title of the post you are interested in.
Please do not send a CV: for the purposes of equal opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.
Closing date: 29 November 2015
Interviews: fortnight commencing 7 December 2015
