program officer Bournemouth, England
Job description
Do you have a background in project management or transport and want to help us to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality in the BCP Council area?
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised professional to join the BCP Council Sustainable Transport Team in South East Dorset to help deliver more Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.
As well as helping deliver BCP's interim Electric Vehicle Charge Point (EVCP) implementation plan and contributing to the development of a longer-term EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy, you will be responsible for managing the EV infrastructure programme within the BCP council area.
You will be involved in the planning and delivery of EV charging infrastructure networks, working closely with Service Provider/s to determine feasibility. You will undertake stakeholder engagement, work on proposed locations, and ensure all relevant approvals are in place prior to implementation.
You will also contribute to seeking opportunities to develop and provide EV charging infrastructure to support the de-carbonisation of the BCP Car Club scheme and the roll out of Mobility Hubs to support BCP's strategic transport objectives.
Successful applicants will have:
- A relevant degree (or equivalent experience)
- Considerable project management knowledge or relevant experience to demonstrate a commensurate level of knowledge.
- An advanced relevant professional qualification, for example CIHT, CMILT (or equivalent experience) with clearly evidences continuous professional development.
- Delivery experience of multi-disciplinary projects of considerable scale and complexity.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact John McVey, Sustainable Transport Policy Manager at [email protected].
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.
