Location
Eton

Hours
Full Time, Permanent with hybrid working

Salary
£39,526 - £43,613 per annum

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Sustainable Transport Officer to join The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM). RBWM is a unitary authority located in Berkshire, an economically productive and innovative area with proximity to London and major cultural and tourism attractions including Windsor Castle, Legoland, and Ascot Racecourse. The borough prides itself on a dedicated team passionate about delivering quality services to the community.

Reporting to the Infrastructure Planning Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational management of the Highways Development Control Team in its role as the Highway Authority within the planning process. You will assess developer-led highway works proposals to deliver corporate objectives and priorities.

Your responsibilities will include leading the Highways Development Control team, managing workloads and priorities to meet deadlines and statutory Highway Authority responsibilities; collaborating with Planning, Highways, and external consultants to ensure planning applications and highway agreements comply with statutory and local standards; leading the scoping of Transport Assessments including commissioning and reviewing strategic transport modelling outputs; coordinating highways responses on major applications with specialist advice and Public Rights of Way input; and providing advice on legal agreements to secure highway infrastructure, transport improvements, and travel plan contributions arising from development.

What we offer
32 days annual leave
Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for better work-life balance
Generous Local Government Pension scheme including life cover (3 times annual salary) and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme
Free employee parking close to the offices
Give As You Earn scheme
Instant Reward Scheme recognising innovative achievement
Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information
Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity and innovation. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability, current or former armed forces members, or those who have been part of any formal care system up to age 25, provided they meet the minimum requirements.

Qualifications
Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject with a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
Membership of a relevant professional body with evidence of maintaining professional standards and knowledge.

Experience
Significant experience in highway development control and the planning process, supported by extensive technical knowledge of highway design and construction.
Demonstrable experience in line management with the ability to lead, support and develop teams.

About you
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information effectively to a range of stakeholders.
Enthusiastic and proactive with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Committed to delivering high quality services and working collaboratively within a team environment.