Job Introduction
Role Purpose
Do you have an interest in how our roads, cycle tracks and footpaths are performing and want to help improve how people get around the local area? Are you practically minded and have knowledge or experience in data collection, database management data analysis and interpretation?
You will be working in a small team undertaking traffic data collection for all transport modes such as walking, cycling, scooting and public transport, as well as surveys and transport studies. You will be required to analyse data, monitor and report on trends and other Local Transport Plan / BCP Council targets as required. You will maintain and administer a transport database and undertake research, create supporting documentation, and assist with the production of reports to senior officers, Council Members, and external organisations.
Main Responsibilities
- The collection of automatic and manually generated traffic data, including supervision of casual enumerators carrying out manual count traffic surveys and other ad hoc tasks.
- To develop and manage a traffic database for use in the Local Transport Plan (LTP), LTP Capital Programme, SE Dorset transport model, ad hoc projects and other Transport / external requirements.
- To procure third party services for data collection purposes.
- To process technical information on a wide range of LTP / BCP Council targets and report on performance against targets.
- To provide The Transport Policy Team Leader and Sustainable Transport Policy Manager and/or elected Council Members with specialist and complex advice on data related to transport.
The Ideal Candidate will have
- Relevant degree (or equivalent experience).
- Good knowledge of ICT including Excel, Word, Outlook and other programmes relevant to the role (for example GIS mapping applications, CAD).
- Knowledge or experience of data collection, database management, data analysis and interpretation.
- The ability to analyse data and interpret transport information, highlighting relevant trends or issues to managers in order to support informed decision making.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written), prepared to share ideas and feedback, and comfortable presenting to a wide range of audiences including the public, Councillors and industry professionals. Able to present often-complex technical and/or contentious subject matter in an engaging and relatable way.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Richard Wintrip, Transport Policy Team Leader at richard.wintrip@bcpcouncil.gov.uk to arrange a call.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on support.aspx" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(54,30,84);text-decoration:none;">our website: Jobs and apprenticeships | BCP (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)
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. This is expected to be in place in 2024 or early 2025.
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