Job Description
Job Title:
20mph Officer, Chichester
Reference:
SUS1301
Salary:
Grade F: £21,321 - £23,864 pro rata per annum
(dependent on relevant skills and experience)
Hours:
22.5 per week
Fixed Term:
12 month contract
Base:
To be confirmed, but likely to be a combination of
‘hot-desking’ in Chichester District Council and West
Sussex County Council offices in Chichester.
Job Purpose:
West Sussex County Council implemented a 20mph speed limit on residential
streets in Chichester in 2013. The purpose of this role is to carry out intensive
community engagement (including social marketing) with local residents and
community groups to help raise awareness of the 20mph scheme and its benefits
to the local community.
Dimensions of Job:
This is the first post of its kind for Sustrans and provides an exciting opportunity
for someone to ‘pilot’ an innovative approach to affecting behaviour change in
and around a 20mph area. The job holder will be expected to work closely with
West Sussex County Council and Chichester District Council.
Place in organisational structure:
The Officer will report to the Smarter Choices Coordinator and there will be close
liaison with Council Officers involved in the implementation of the 20mph
scheme. The post holder will be part of the Sustrans South East regional team
and will work closely with the local Sustrans Bike It Officer,
Key Relationships:
Internal:
Smarter Choices Coordinator
Bike It Officer, West Sussex
Community Officers within the South East
Programme Manager, Smarter Choices, South East (Oxford)
Regional Director, South East (Oxford)
Area Manager
Communities and Street Design team (Bristol)
Communications and Marketing team (Bristol)
Other Sustrans staff
External:
Local authority staff including Transport, Road Safety, Community &
Economic Development and Health
Sussex Police Service
Residents of Chichester, particularly those in the 20mph area
Local voluntary and community groups
Local cycling and walking groups and public transport providers
Local schools and businesses
20s Plenty campaign group
Local and national media
Key Responsibilities:
1.
To carry out intensive community engagement (including social
marketing) with local residents and community groups to help raise
awareness of the 20mph scheme and its benefits. This effective
community engagement will help change people’s behaviours and
attitudes to increase compliance with 20mph;
2.
To organise and run promotional events and activities, which help raise
awareness of 20mph and support increases in walking and cycling e.g. led
walks and rides, Dr Bikes and street closures;
3.
To work with the Communications and Marketing team in the provision of
resources and promotional materials;
4.
To recruit, support and train a network of ‘20mph Champions’ within the
local area. The Champions will assist with promoting the benefits of
20mph through helping with practical activities and/or general advocacy;
5.
To develop a toolkit and training package for the ‘20mph Champions’,
which will help them to engage effectively within their local communities.
The toolkit will be shared with other Sustrans teams throughout the UK;
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To carry out residential surveys, which assess changes in attitudes towards
20mph and increases in walking and cycling;
To Undertake evaluation of speed reduction, in partnership with West
Sussex County Council;
To work in partnership e.g. with local authority staff, the Sustrans Bike It
Officer, 20’s Plenty for Chichester, voluntary and community groups,
schools, businesses and Sussex Police Service;
To develop innovative approaches to changing driver behaviour
To work closely with Sustrans’ Street Design Team in the identification of
potential street design schemes, which could aid in the reduction of speed;
To carry out general administrative duties, including quarterly report
writing to project funders;
To share project progress, outcomes and learning with Sustrans staff and
local authority partners through presentations, workshops and case
studies;
To support and comply with the organisation's policy for the management
of Health and Safety;
To work in accordance with the arrangements described in the
organisation's Health and Safety management system including any
project or department specific requirements;
To carry out other duties as required.
Working Conditions:
The post holder will be one of around 80 community-based staff across the UK
and will live close to the nominated office base, although there may be
opportunities to work from home at times. Occasional overnight stays away from
home, weekend and early/late working may be required.
The post holder must be prepared to walk, cycle and use public transport for the
majority of daily work journeys
Employment will be conditional on clearance by an Enhanced DBS Disclosure
check.
Special Note:
This job description does not form part of the contract of employment, but
indicates how that contract should be performed. The job description may be
subject to amendment in the light of experience and in consultation with the
jobholder.
Compiled:
Date:
Programme Manager, Smarter Choices, South East
September 2014
20mph Officer, Chichester (SUS1301)
Person Specification
Criteria
Qualifications,
education and
training
Essential
Good standard of education.
Experience
Partnership working within a community-based environment.
Experience of behaviour change projects.
Experience of working with volunteers.
Experience of leading group workshops, training and events.
Skills and
abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Ability to motivate others.
Ability to effectively plan and prioritise own workload.
Ability to develop and maintain external relationships and
engage others e.g. local residents and community groups.
Excellent administration skills.
Knowledge
Good IT literacy.
Sustainable transport and travel behaviour change
Other
Committed to the promotion of walking and cycling and the
ideals of Sustrans.
Criteria
Desirable
Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Experience
Experience of working with local authorities.
Knowledge of 20mph schemes.
Geography of the Chichester area.
Skills and
abilities
Good report writing skills.