GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT
JOB TITLE: PARKING MANAGER
WORK LOCATION: SHIRE HALL COMPLEX
UNIT: : INTEGRATED TRANSPORT
SERVICES
GRADE: SMG 5
POST NO:
JOB PURPOSE
1.
a) To assist the Passenger Transport & Parking Manager in the overall performance and
delivery of Passenger Transport and Parking services and continuing organisational
development.
b) To advise the Passenger Transport & Parking Manager on all aspects of parking and
park & ride service delivery within the remit of the Integrated Transport Unit and to
assist the manager in working with and supporting portfolio holders.
c) To manage, co-ordinate, monitor and control on street parking, civil parking enforcement
and park & ride services provided by and on behalf of the Integrated Transport Unit,
and to develop and implement relevant policies and strategies which reflect the
expectations of the Council.
d) To develop relationships with other statutory, voluntary and private sector organisations
as necessary, to ensure that the Council fulfils its role in the community effectively, and
ensure that all relevant viewpoints contribute to development and decision-making.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2. a) To manage and secure Best Value and continuous improvement from the resources
allocated to the Integrated Transport Unit (including acting as the resource centre
manager), using agreed corporate systems and processes.
b) To procure and manage the provision of cost effective and safe services including
schemes to regulate on street parking and waiting, the enforcement of parking and
traffic regulations, park and ride and commissioning consultancy services.
c) To work as an effective member of the Integrated Transport Unit Management Team to
ensure common issues are addressed coherently and effectively, contributing to the
Integrated Transport Unit service plan.
d) To develop policies for all areas of parking, moving traffic offences and parking
enforcement for which the county is responsible so that the Council meets its
obligations under all relevant legislation.
e) To oversee all aspects of assessing, authorising, consulting upon and introducing
parking schemes working with external partners, members, consultants and other
stakeholders as necessary.
f)
To ensure that obligations in Agency Agreements are met, working with the districts to
monitor and improve policies and services so they are affordable, fair and effective
g) To ensure that corporate policy and budgetary standards are complied with in service
delivery, including systematic processes of operational planning, monitoring and review
where required. To monitor on-street income and review charges for parking,
enforcement, park and ride and other services so that they support the Council’s
transport and financial strategies.
h) To coordinate the Integrated Transport Unit’s response to formal consultations on
operational, strategic, and development coordination matters relating to parking, Civil
Parking Enforcement and park and ride.
i) To support the Passenger Transport & Parking Manager in the development and
implementation of the Council’s emergency management responsibilities.
j) To apply effective performance management techniques, following Council policies and
using appropriate systems.
k) To maintain customer awareness and focus in all aspects of service planning and
delivery, to ensure that services are responsive to the needs of customers and
consistent with national and local objectives.
l) To ensure that services are arranged and delivered in a manner that supports and
complies with the Council’s equal opportunities policies and objectives, national
performance frameworks and standards, and to keep abreast of national developments
that should influence local policy and service delivery.
m) To take responsibility for ensuring that the development, appraisal and management of
staff is planned and implemented for the Integrated Transport Unit in order consistently
to meet agreed outcomes for the achievement of the Council’s objectives.
n) To participate in strategic or cross-cutting projects, to ensure a corporate approach to
problem solving and an integrated service to customers (internal and external).
o) To provide specialist professional advice to the Council, members and working groups
to ensure that the Council’s statutory and service obligations are fulfilled, producing
management and committee reports and attending meetings as required.
p) To adhere to all health and safety instructions and to take all reasonable care not to do
anything that might endanger yourself or others and to report to your line manager any
dangerous situations in the workplace or any shortcomings in health and safety
arrangements.
q) To ensure that in delivering the service a high priority is given to the management of
health and safety and that they carry out their legal responsibilities for ensuring that risk
assessments are made and action taken; that appropriate information, instructions,
training and supervision is made to ensure the health and safety at work of those
employees for whom they are responsible.
Other duties and responsibilities
To undertake available training opportunities and show a commitment to continuous
development, to maximise your potential and ensure the efficient and effective delivery
of County Council services.
Deputise for Senior Managers as required.
Undertake such additional duties, commensurate with the grading of the post as and
when required.
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the present time. From time to
time these may vary but without changing the general character and responsibilities of
the post. Such variations cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of
the post.
QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE
Proven experience of delivering challenging business plans and achieving performance
targets. Good political awareness and sensitivity.
Experience of problem solving and innovation and both demonstrate, and imbue your
team with a flexible and adaptable approach to challenges.
Demonstrate excellent personal and inter personal skills including team building,
communications, motivation, leadership and the ability to develop and maintain effective
partnership working are essential.
Have proven leadership and management ability including financial management and
staff leadership and political awareness.
An appropriate professional or management qualification with experience of managing
on-street parking services under a decriminalised/civil enforcement regime.
A
successful management track record with experience of delivering challenging business
plans, using good negotiation skills and project management to achieve performance
targets. Good political awareness and sensitivity.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
4.
Responsible for staff and resources allocated by the Authority to the post holder’s areas of
responsibility.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
5.
From the Passenger Transport & Parking Manager.
PRINCIPAL CONTACTS
6.
Elected members, officers in the Environment Directorate, district council parking agent
officers and elected members, members of the public, consultants and other agencies.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
7.
Under the provision of the Local Government & Housing Act, 1989 this post is regarded as
being politically restricted.
It is a requirement that there is no smoking in the workplace.
Certain “out of hours” duties will be required in the normal course of duties.
From time to time, the post holder will be required to work from home.
Essential car user allowance applies.
This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn
up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the
post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence
and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
DATE: June 2008
REF: PW