Lead Officer - Infrastructure Planning (Active Travel) - CMB1828e

Lead Officer - Infrastructure Planning (Active Travel) - CMB1828eLead Officer - Infrastructure Planning (Active Travel) - CMB1828e1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants About This OpportunitySitting within the Infrastructure Planning and Transport Service, you will play a key role in improving the infrastructure for cycling, walking and wheeling within Cumberland. As a Lead Officer you will provide technical advice on active travel matters, manage projects, identify infrastructure requirements and engage with stakeholders. Location: CarlisleSalary:£45,718- £46,731 per annumHours:37 per weekContract: PermanentAbout This OpportunitySitting within the Infrastructure Planning and Transport Service, you will play a key role in improving the infrastructure for cycling, walking and wheeling within Cumberland. As a Lead Officer you will provide technical advice on active travel matters, manage projects, identify infrastructure requirements and engage with stakeholders.The role will support the Active Travel Infrastructure Planning programme of work, which focusses on identifying suitable projects, securing funding for the Council to deliver new and improved infrastructure, and designing of routes, including those identified in our Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) and strategic corridors. Helping the Council fulfil its role as Local Transport Authority, enabling the delivery of innovative infrastructure improvements that support economic growth and health & wellbeing, and leading to more people walking,Who We’re Looking ForWe are looking for an experienced transport professional with knowledge of active travel infrastructure planning, project and stakeholder management and design standards. Experience of working with highways and transport officers, elected members, and public and private sector partners will be valuable, as will managing professional service consultants. The successful candidate will lead on projects that aim to improve active travel connectivity within Cumberland.We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious,collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.ContactFor more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Paul Marriott by email at InterviewsWe offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and underArmed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forcesIf you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.If you need any reasonable adjustmentsto participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by . While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.Application and Interview informationEasily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questionsClosing date: 29/06/25 Interview date: week commencing 07/07/25Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.Please Read The Supporting InformationPost SpecificationPlease also refer to our Careers site to find out more:Our Staff Benefits Candidate Support About Cumberland CouncilSeniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Management and Manufacturing Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cumberland Council by 2x Get notified about new Planning Officer jobs inCarlisle, England, United Kingdom . 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