Parking Services Project Officer - Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council : Job Details

Suffolk County Council is looking for a Parking Services Project Officer based in Ipswich. You will join us on a full-time, fixed term basis/secondment opportunity for 2 years, working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of  £34,834 - £41,418 per annum (pro rata for part time).

Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Parking Services Project Officer to join our team in Operations. You will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

About the role

Working alongside the Parking Services Manager, you will manage the delivery of specific parking projects identified in our published Parking Strategy alongside other new projects and initiatives that may develop. 

You will be responsible for identifying issues, solving problems, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time to meet the needs of our residents, businesses, and communities.

About you

You will: 

• have experience in project management and implementation
• be organised and have the ability to meet timescales and budgets
• have experience of working with a wide range of partners, including businesses, members of the public and other key stakeholders
• have good communication and negotiation skills
• have the ability to work on your own initiative and act independently to deliver council outcomes
• ideally have experience of working within local government and have knowledge or experience of working within the parking industry.

About us

Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Our ways of working

Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

Benefits of working for us

• Great opportunities for learning and development.
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support Programme.
• Employee Assist Programme.
• Health Care Options.

Closing date: 11.59pm, 13 October 2024.  

Interview date: week commencing, 20 October 2024.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.