Transport Officer (Parking Controls)
Location: Waverley Court
Salary: £40,501 - £47,639
Hours: 36 per week
Role Overview
Permanent appointment within Network Management and Enforcement to support the delivery and maintenance of a wide range of parking management schemes aimed at improving safety, reducing congestion and providing parking opportunities for road users.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage requests for new Yellow Line restrictions and the council’s Disabled Persons Parking Places and Access Protection Marking services.
* Progress amendments to existing Controlled Parking Zones and the Strategic Review of Parking.
* Oversee removal and implementation of new parking signage, road markings and other parking control infrastructure.
* Monitor and ensure works carried out by external contractors meet high standards.
* Oversee customer and stakeholder communications.
* Prepare briefing notes and committee reports on parking control matters for elected members and the Senior Transport Team Leader.
Qualifications
Successful candidates should have experience leading teams and/or projects, maintain high levels of accuracy, balance competing priorities to meet deadlines, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be experienced in managing and resolving sometimes difficult customer interactions.
Benefits
The role offers an excellent pension package and leave entitlement. Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and increases annually until it reaches the top of the range.
Equalities Statement
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Application Information
For more information on this role please see our website or contact Paul.Bathgate@edinburgh.gov.uk. Happy to talk flexible working.
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