What you’ll be doing:

Working at the forefront of our vibrant Transport team you will play a vital role in managing the development and delivery of high quality highway infrastructure schemes to improve road safety, accessibility, active travel and public transport. You will also lead on the delivery of statutory Council responsibilities in support of sustainable growth, social inclusion and accessibility. 

The post will require a person with experience in developing, delivering and managing active travel schemes, high quality and cost-effective highway improvement schemes including road safety active travel, and public transport projects. A high degree of flexibility, creativity and a positive forward-thinking attitude is required. We have a far-reaching Transport vision and a commitment to delivering safety improvements across our transport network in this exciting role. Join us to help deliver a safe, integrated, sustainable transport solution. 

You will need good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with the public in difficult circumstances, be self-motivated, willing to learn and the ability to manage workloads.

We particularly welcome applicants who have previous experience in working on and leading high profile and high priority projects that focused on reducing casualties, improved traffic flow and increased the use of sustainable modes of transport including e-scooters, walking and cycling.
If you have a sound knowledge of travel behavioural change, traffic, highway design principles and standards, ability to analyse technical data to design schemes, ability to identify and respond to the political context advising members, lead commissioners or directors where necessary then we would welcome an application from you.  

Our Council:

People are proud to live and work in Slough where diversity is celebrated and where residents can enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives. Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment. All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. 

What we offer:

Slough Borough Council is a fantastic place to work offering a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Alongside a competitive salary, there are a range of great benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
• Generous holiday entitlement - 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• Generous pension scheme
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Tax - free childcare and childcare services
• Discounted car parking
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.

Interested?

We are a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace where people are valued, and one which represents the local communities that we serve. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Candidates as they are currently under-represented in leadership. We value diversity.

Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all applicants who have chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form and can evidence the minimum criteria for the role through their application. 

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email Recruitment@slough.gov.uk quoting the job reference – our Accessibility Statement has more information.

How to Apply:

Join our team at Slough Borough Council and see why we are proud to be Slough!

Please click on the apply button below to complete our Employment Application Form, and upload your CV (along with a supporting statement, should you wish). We look forward to receiving your application.