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Senior Sustainable Travel & Road Safety Officer (Deputy Manager)
Salary
£39 481 - £41 177
Expires
28/11/2026
Location
Llandrindod Wells, Powys
Job Type
Full Time
About the Role
To lead and coordinate the delivery of Powys County Council's Sustainable Travel and Road Safety programmes, supporting the Council's priorities to improve road safety, reduce carbon emissions, increase active travel and encourage sustainable transport
choices across the county. The postholder will act as designated deputy to the Sustainable Travel & Road Safety Manager and assume responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of
the service during periods of managerial absence, including the Manager's agreed non working days.
The role provides direct line management responsibility for the Road Safety Team and supports the development, implementation and monitoring of sustainable travel, active travel, road safety, behaviour change and casualty reduction initiatives throughout Powys.
About You
You will be an experienced professional with a strong understanding of sustainable travel, active travel, road safety, transport planning, behaviour change or a related discipline.
You will have experience of managing people, projects and partnerships and be capable of providing effective operational leadership whilst supporting the strategic direction of the service.
You will possess excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills, be able to manage competing priorities and confidently represent the Council with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
What You Will Do
You will lead the operational delivery of sustainable travel and road safety programmes across Powys, manage the Road Safety Team, oversee grant-funded projects and act as deputy manager for the service.
You will work closely with Welsh Government, Transport for Wales, schools, elected members, regional partners, communities and internal services to ensure successful delivery of Council priorities, statutory requirements and external funding obligations.
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact:
Vincent Goodwin - Sustainable Travel & Road Safety Manager
Vincent.Goodwin@powys.gov.uk
Sarah Leyland-Morgan - Professional lead Sustainable Travel and
Passenger Transport
sarah.leyland-morgan@powys.gov.uk
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
Service: Highways, Transport and Recycling
Salary: Grade 10 Point 27 to Point 29 £39,481 to £41,177 per annum £20.46 to £21.34 per hour
Please note that at this point, Powys County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
What we offer
- We will train you and develop your skills
- Flexible Working
- Guaranteed defined benefit Pension Scheme
- Learning and Development
- Lease Car Scheme
- Competitive Pay
- A Great Place to Live
- Powys County Council Reward Scheme
- Health and Well Being
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Company: Powys County Council
Salary: £39 481 - £41 177
Location: Llandrindod Wells, Powys
Sector: Highways
Sector: Traffic Management
Sector: Transport Planning
Job Role: Officer
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