Job Introduction
To help facilitate the increased use of electric vehicles whilst helping the authority to become carbon neutral by 2050, an exciting opportunity to manage the implementation of the authority’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy has become available.
This role will be key for developing and expanding the electric vehicle charging network across Staffordshire. A key duty will be to identify innovative charging solutions through working with a range of internal and external stakeholders including internal colleagues; elected Members; Parish, District and Borough Councils; and electric vehicle suppliers and businesses.
You will be required to provide technical expertise and advice in response to enquiries and requests.
Main Responsibility
The role requires the ability to continually identify opportunities for new external grant funding and to submit bids which support innovation and solutions to the challenges faced.
Being able to adapt to the changing requirements of the role is a prerequisite in order to satisfy the demands of the rapidly changing and growing electric vehicle and electric vehicle charging infrastructure landscape.
The Ideal Candidate
With significant knowledge of electric vehicle technology and supporting infrastructure requirements, you will have the skills and knowledge to lead and participate in multi-disciplinary teams.
You will have the ability to think logically and effectively communicate rational decisions based on evidence to a wide audience, including key stakeholders and elected Members.
For more information about the role please contact: Richard Rea, Interim Head of Transport Operations and Future Connectivity (richard.rea@staffordshire.gov.uk)
Closing Date: 7th November 2022
Interview Date: W/C 14th November 2022
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
