Job Introduction
Do you have a talent for delivering projects together with a passion for sustainable transportation?
Staffordshire County Council has been awarded LEVI (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) funding from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles. As one of 13 local authorities, together with regional transport body Midlands Connect, we successfully bid for a total of £39.3 million from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure scheme.
We now have this exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of Electric Vehicles and charging infrastructure in Staffordshire, making a positive impact on sustainable transportation and the local environment.
Main Responsibility
You will manage the LEVI (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) project and support other Electric Vehicle-related initiatives. Working closely with a range of partners, including internal stakeholder groups, Sub-National Transport Bodies, District and Borough Officers and Members, to develop effective relationships is critical to the success of the project.
Our key outcomes of the LEVI project are:
- An increase in the number of publicly available Electric Vehicle Chargepoints.
- An increase in the number of Electric Vehicles in Staffordshire.
- Raise the profile of Electric Vehicles, and support residents and visitors of Staffordshire with up-to-date information of Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle infrastructure.
- Support businesses to access grants to facilitate installation of charging points.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll need to be enthusiastic and motivated with the following skills and experience:
- Effective Communicator: who can promote the benefits of Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure to diverse audiences.
- Project Management Skills: with the ability to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Negotiation Skills: to negotiate with various project partners to secure agreements and buy-in.
- Resilience and Adaptability: adapting to changing circumstances as Electric Vehicle technology and innovation continue to evolve rapidly.
- Passion for Sustainability: encouraging and promoting sustainable travel.
- Face-to-Face Engagement: Willingness to engage with diverse audiences in various settings, from businesses to community engagement, and support teams in raising the profile of Electric Vehicles.
It's important to note that if you're unsure whether your experience or skills are suitable, please get in touch with the recruiting manager Marc Stanway (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Delivery Manager) - 0792 975 1984 or email marc.stanway@staffordshire.gov.uk
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.
