About the role
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
The main objective of this post is to contribute to the successful implementation of the LEVI project. The project, sponsored by the Department for Transport, aims to support the transition to sustainable transportation by increasing the availability of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The post holder will play a vital role in supporting the Principal Project Officer and the wider project team. The key responsibilities of the post holder will involve identifying optimal locations for infrastructure deployment, evaluating them based on agreed criteria, and collaborating with the local DNO (Distribution Network Operator) to conduct feasibility assessments. Additionally, the post holder will assist in preparing procurement documentation and gathering relevant information to make well-informed decisions upon receiving proposals from charge point operators. The role will also contribute to project governance and communication activities.
What will you be doing?
1. Provide direct support to the Principal Project Officer through the provision of project management information and reports relating to the LEVI-funded project.
2. Identify suitable locations for EV charging infrastructure based upon factors such as local availability of off-street parking, population density, accessibility for EV owners and the availability of local amenities.
3. Conduct feasibility assessments for potential charging hubs considering factors like site suitability, cost and electrical grid capacity.
4. Ensure that the necessary systems and records are in place, up to date and sound to support project management, audit and other requirements.
5. Support and maintain good project governance arrangements and engagement with the LEVI project team to drive forward the project.
6. Input to the LEVI project risk register
7. Prepare a monthly project highlight and monitoring report
8. Help to identify future funding opportunities and develop bids and business cases to secure funding to support further initiatives to support EVs and micro-mobility solutions
9. Support engagement and communications activities, including with local councils, communities and businesses, to ensure an informed and effective approach to EVs, including input to a demand registration and engagement tool
10. Maintain accurate records, reports and documentation related to EV charging infrastructure, including contracts, permits and service agreements.
11. Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs
12. Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the department
13. Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post
About you
Education and Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
Educated to degree-level or equivalent in a relevant subject, or equivalent by experience
Desirable Criteria:
Project management training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential Criteria:
Experience in a project-related environment
Contract management experience
Experience of co-ordinating funding programme claims, budget monitoring and related systems
Experience of identifying problems and appropriate remedies and actions in a project, or comparable environment
Experience of partnership working in a complex environment
Desirable Criteria:
Understanding of the Future of Mobility and Ultra Low Emission Vehicle agendas
Experience of working on an Electric Vehicle infrastructure project
Clear understanding of the local government environment, political awareness and the major influences and challenges it faces
Experience of producing detailed procurement documentation
Abilities and Skills
Essential Criteria:
Ability to provide insight and analysis of complex information
Thorough with keen attention to detail
Enthusiastic, not easily deterred and able to instil enthusiasm in others
Able to work under pressure
High level written and oral communication skills, including an ability to present complex issues clearly and confidently to a range of audiences
Good numeracy skills
Flexible attitude to take on other projects if required
Competency in the use of Word and PowerPoint software and high competency in the use of Excel.
Desirable Criteria:
Proven negotiation skills
Equal Opportunities
Essential Criteria:
Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
