Salary
£50,011 - £54,189 (Inclusive of local weighting)
What will you be doing?
* Provide overall management and day-to-day leadership of Parking Services (team of 7 people).
* Support the Director for Regeneration, Customer and Commercial and the Executive in delivering Parking Strategy objectives (e.g., increasing the number of Resident's Permit Zones).
* Manage the On and Off-Street Parking Enforcement Contract (jointly on behalf of East Herts, Welwyn-Hatfield and Stevenage).
* Ensure Parking Services are meeting income and expenditure requirements set out in the Medium-Term Financial Plan (through management of 23 car parks and numerous resident and business permit schemes).
About you
* Experience of operational delivery and management of parking services.
* Experience of contract management and procurement.
* Extensive knowledge of legislation in relation to parking (decriminalised parking enforcement as part of the Road Traffic Act 1981), Traffic Management Act 2004, Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure) Regulations 1996, Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
* Experience of leading and coordinating projects through to completion.
* Ability to work successfully in a political environment.
What can we offer you?
* Opportunities for growth and cross-department working, learning new skills and service areas.
* 26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service.
* Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits.
* Employee events group.
* Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council.
* Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time.
* Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts.
* Free parking in our offices and select council-owned car parks during business hours.
* Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Discounts at council-owned leisure centres.
* Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East Of England.
* Professional environment where your career path really matters and your development is supported by the organisation.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.
Location: Hertford
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