Senior Active Travel Project Manager

About The Role

Islington Council is committed to creating a greener, healthier borough by making our transport more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. Islington is an exciting and dynamic part of London experiencing rapid growth and undergoing a significant transformation in its transport environment.

For many of our residents the lack of secure, accessible and dry cycle parking prevents them from making regular trips by bike. This post holder will be working to deliver an ambitious programme of on-street bike hangars to improve conditions for our residents. This position will play a critical role in the delivery of our bike hangar programme, which includes:

• Leading on the management of the rented spaces in the hangars
• Managing t he repair and maintenance of our growing fleet of hangars
• Leading on the innovations of new areas of widening provision bike hangars installed
  
  
  

The council's Active Travel Team plays a key role in creating in supporting the activation of our Liveable Neighbourhoods and meeting the needs of local communities. The team has won several awards for ground-breaking work.

The successful candidate will be expected to have:

• Experience of working within a recognised project management framework
• An understanding/experience of and commitment to good customer service management practices
• A broad understanding of transport planning policies, principles and issues
• Experience in the delivery of transport or public space projects
• An ability to work collaboratively on a range of projects
• An ability to use a range of approaches to change behaviour
• An ability to draft reports and complex correspondence
• An ability to provide expert advice to elected members, management and less experienced colleagues
  
  
  

The successful candidate must have very good communication skills and be able to work creatively and constructively within a team, with other parts of the council and partner organisations. A crucial part of these roles will be an ability to work positively with stakeholders, the local community and elected members to deliver projects in line with the council’s priorities.

Applicants are encouraged to contact David Shannon on 07825 098081 to talk about this role prior to applying.

About You

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you

We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
  
  
  

Recruitment information

It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. 

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject to a qualifications check and 3 years referencing.

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.