PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER Grade:
H (Salary Point 33 to 38)
Salary:
£32,790 to £38,013 per annum
Status:
Permanent
Hours:
37 hours per week
CLOSING DATE:
Friday 11 June 2010
INTERVIEWS:
To be arranged
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job description and person specification
JOB TITLE:
PLANNING & SUSTAINABILTY MANAGER
Name: Reports To:
Transport Delivery & Local Transport Plan (LTP) Co-ordination Manager
Department/Location:
Strategy/ Broad Street West
Date:
28 May 2010
JOB PURPOSE: Manage the development of strategies to improve public transport and sustainability, helping to secure funding from public and private sector sources and assisting in influencing District Councils and other public and private sector organisations and to manage the Planning & Sustainability team, budget and resources.
ORGANISATION CHART:
Transport Delivery & LTP Co-ordination Manager
Accessibility Planning Officer
Planning & Sustainability Manager
Planning Officer x 2
Integrated Transport Strategy Manager
Technical Assistant
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Environmental & Climate Change Manager
DIMENSIONS: Context:
The Transport Delivery and LTP Co-ordination Section is responsible for input and delivery of the LTP Implementation plans for SYPTE, taking the lead role on park and ride, accessibility planning, land use and development planning, planning applications, road safety and social inclusion issues for the SYPTE. It leads SYPTE’s input into Local Development Frameworks and input into district partner’s Economic Master Plans.
Staff:
Responsible for managing the Planning & Sustainability team (3 posts) comprising of two Planning Officers and the Planning & Sustainability team’s Technical Assistant.
Budget:
Revenue Budget - £0.15m
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: •
SYPTE’s aim is to provide the best Public Transport system possible. The objective is the pursuit of excellence in meeting the needs of all potential passengers.
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SYPTE is fully committed to the active promotion of equal opportunities in its capacity as an employer. It is the individual responsibility of every employee to seek to ensure the practical application of this policy.
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Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, all employees are required both to take care of their own health and safety and that of other employees and to co-operate with their employers in complying with their statutory duties.
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SYPTE and its Managers are fully committed to the learning and development of employees.
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RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Manage and develop the team responsible for the development of our planning and environmental strategies to improve public transport and long term sustainability, securing funding from public and private sector sources and assisting in influencing District Councils and other public and private sector organisations in line with Integrated Transport Authority (ITA) policy and SYPTE objectives. 2. Actively support the development of the Local Transport Plan (LTP), LTP related strategies and other plans, aligned to SYPTE objectives and ITA policy. 3. Provide guidance to internal and external bodies on delivering our strategy objectives in order to ensure strategy outcomes. 4. Manage and co-ordinate the provision of input into District Local development Frameworks (LDF’s) and Development Control decisions to ensure that public transport issues are properly considered and that developers actively contribute to necessary public transport improvements. 5. Manage the amalgamations of emerging land use and transport planning, to provide advice, recommendations and guidance to the appropriate internal and external committees, groups and stakeholder organisations, aligned to ITA policy and SYPTE objectives. 6. Manage and co-ordinate in conjunction with the Integrated Transport Strategy Manager the provision of input to European initiatives in line with ITA policy and SYPTE’s objectives as determined by the Transport Delivery and LTP Co-ordination Manager. 7. Manage and co-ordinate where appropriate in conjunction with the Integrated Transport Strategy Manager, the preparation and submission of applications to funding agencies in order to secure funding for projects that actively support ITA Policy and SYPTE objectives. 8. Manage, develop and lead transportation studies including directing consultants, in conjunction with the Integrated Transport Strategy Manager, in order to identify solutions to -4-
problems, support funding bids and assist programme development. 9. Manage the development and preparation of project briefs and frameworks for both capital and revenue projects to be implemented by other departments. 10. Manage and participate as appropriate in internal and external project teams, stakeholder groups and LTP delivery groups continually carrying out work in support of the section’s responsibilities. 11. Deputise when necessary for the Transport Delivery and LTP Coordination Manager, including providing advice to stakeholders and representation at groups and committees, in order to aid the efficient functioning of the section at all times. 12. Assist other members of Strategy Directorate in delivering Business Plans and our strategy objectives in order to ensure effective delivery of the plans. 13. Undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with the post that the Transport Delivery and LTP Co-ordination Manager may require.
PLANNING AND ORGANISING: •
Establishment clear team objectives that activity contribute to delivery of SYPTE and ITA objectives and targets.
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Organise team structures and development activities and implement improvements to processes/services in order to meet SYPTE and ITA objectives and targets.
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Contribute to team working and liaise with others to improve cross-functional efficiency.
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Identify ways of improving team and organisational efficiency through the effective use of resources.
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Undertake tasks, assignments and projects outside of core activity to ensure that SYPTE maintains its operational flexibility -5-
in a changing business environment. •
Produce, maintain and manage reports and reporting processes to inform internal and external stakeholders and customers.
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Plan and use resources (including human resources) effectively to maximise performance.
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Monitor and manage team performance in order to ensure the effectively delivery of all targets and objectives set.
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Take responsibility for the procurement and delivery of services to ensure SYPTE obtains best value.
DECISION MAKING AND USE OF JUDGEMENT: •
Make day-to-day decisions on operational matters to aid the efficient functioning of the team.
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Actively participate in decision-making as part of the Transport Delivery and LTP Co-ordination Section.
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Actively participate in organisational decision-making through membership of formal or informal groups or committees.
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Determine the best ways of securing services and ensuring best value for SYPTE.
ESSENTIAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: •
Work collaboratively with other team members and other employees within SYPTE
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Deal professionally with internal and external customers, suppliers, contractors and external service providers respecting the various needs for confidentiality. -6-
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Negotiate and liaise with suppliers, contractors and external service providers to ensure best value/level of service for SYPTE and its customers
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Develop and maintain relationships with internal customers, partners and other external organisations including exploring new ways of working more effectively in partnership.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: Knowledge: •
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent Essential
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Awareness of policy climate in which SYPTE operates – Essential
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Understanding of transport planning methods – Essential
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Understanding of carbon reduction and sustainability issues Desirable
Skills: •
Strong computer literacy (ability to use Microsoft Office) Essential
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Strong communication and presentation skills - Essential
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Strong customer focus - Essential
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Strong team working skills - Essential
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Strong partnership working skills - Essential
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Strong leadership skills - Essential
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Strong analytical and numeracy skills - Essential
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Strong performance delivery skills - Essential -7-
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Strong project management skills - Essential
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Strong financial and commercial awareness - Essential
Experience: •
Substantive experience in a relevant management role, including managing a team of professional officers – Essential
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Evidence and experience of specifying and working on major transport projects - Essential
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Evidence of recent successful partnership working – Essential
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Broad knowledge of the public transport sector – Essential
Post Holder:
Line Manager:
Agreed by:
Agreed by:
Date:
Date:
ACCEPTED AND REGISTERED IN HUMAN RESOURCES: Agreed by: Date:
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SOUTH YORKSHIRE PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION
POST TITLE:
Planning & Sustainability Manager
DEPARTMENT:
Strategy/ Broad Street West Essential
Knowledge:
Desirable
How Identified
• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent
Application Form
• Awareness of policy climate in which SYPTE operates
Application Form/ Interview/ Presentation
• Understanding of transport planning methods
Application Form/ Interview
• Understanding of carbon Presentation reduction and sustainability issues
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Essential
Skills:
Experience:
Desirable
How Identified
• Strong computer literacy (ability to use Microsoft Office)
Application Form/ Presentation
• Strong communication and presentation skills
Interview/ Presentation
• Strong customer focus
Interview
• Strong team working skills
Presentation
• Strong partnership working skills
Application Form/ Interview
• Strong leadership skills
Interview
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills
Application Form
• Strong performance delivery skills
Application Form/ Interview
• Strong project management skills
Application Form/ Interview
• Strong financial and commercial awareness
Application Form/ Interview
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Application Form
Substantive experience - 10 -
Essential
Desirable
How Identified
in a relevant management role, including managing a team of professional officers • Evidence and experience of specifying and working on major transport projects
Application Form/ Interview
• Evidence of recent successful partnership working
Interview
• Broad knowledge of the public transport sector
Interview
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