Job Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how traffic, parking and traffic movement are managed across Portsmouth. Working closely with colleagues, stakeholders and residents, you will provide a customer-focused service, build effective partnerships and contribute to the delivery of transport and parking initiatives that make a positive difference to the city.
Your new role
You will play a key role in helping to manage parking, traffic movement and road safety across Portsmouth. Working within the Transport Delivery team, you will provide specialist technical advice on Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and Speed Limit Orders (SLOs), ensuring schemes are developed and delivered in line with legal requirements and Council priorities. You will also support the delivery of residents' parking schemes and help develop practical solutions to complex transport and parking challenges across the city.
The role offers a varied mix of technical, project and stakeholder-focused work, including:
- Developing and processing TROs and SLOs.
- Delivering consultation programmes for residents' parking schemes.
- Preparing briefing notes and reports for committees, boards and external meetings.
- Providing expert advice on transport planning, parking and traffic management matters.
- Working with colleagues, stakeholders and industry partners to develop effective parking and transport solutions for Portsmouth.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with problem-solving and collaborative working to help shape the future of transport and parking services in Portsmouth.
Who is the person summary:
We are looking for a proactive and motivated transport professional with experience of Traffic Regulation Orders and the associated legislation. You will be confident in working independently, managing competing priorities and making sound decisions on complex issues, while providing practical and innovative solutions. A relevant degree, or equivalent professional experience, is essential, along with strong IT skills and a good understanding of financial and budget management.
You will be:
- An excellent communicator with the ability to build effective relationships and have a positive influence on stakeholders and colleagues.
- A confident representative at internal and external meetings.
- A collaborative team player who develops positive partnerships.
- Creative, solutions-focused and able to think outside the box when tackling challenges.
You will be someone who combines technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills and is passionate about delivering practical transport and parking solutions that benefit residents and communities across Portsmouth.
For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile attached below.
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
As part of Local Government Reorganisation, current plans will see Portsmouth City Council combine with the district and borough councils of Fareham, Gosport and Havant and parts of East Hampshire and Winchester district councils to form a new, larger unitary authority for south east Hampshire.
We are working towards an implementation date of 1st April 2028, known as vesting day, subject to Parliamentary approval. Until then, we remain focused on maintaining continuity, supporting our workforce, and continuing to deliver excellent services to our residents throughout the transition to the new unitary authority.
This is an exciting time to join us, offering the opportunity to contribute to organisational transformation, develop your career, and help shape future services for our communities.
More information about Local Government Reorganisation can be found on our website: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/your-council/devolution-and-lgr/
Additional Information
Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office minimum 2 days a week (pro rata for part time), this remains flexible, depending on the role and subject to business needs.
We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
Our recruitment process
Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal
You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.
