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Job reference: REQ03904Date posted: 26/02/2025Application closing date: 14/03/2025Location: The QuaysSalary: £47,754.00 - £50,788.00 per annumPackage: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities.Contractual hours: 37Basis: Full timeJob category/type: South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA)
At SWTRA, we help create a road network that connects people and places in a safer, greener and more reliable way. We work on projects across South Wales that address some of the country's most critical challenges. From complex infrastructure, increasing transport needs, and climate change - we combine innovation, expertise, and technology to make South Wales a better place to live, work and visit. You can contribute to work that will have a lasting positive impact on your local community with an organisation where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering a work environment that's supportive, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for growth. Why not give it a try? We would be very happy to consider your application to join our skilled, enthusiastic and friendly team.
You will be required to lead and manage the carbon strategy for the Agent by developing a programme that will reduce the agent's energy use and carbon footprint and implement sustainable methods of managing the portfolio of property, fleet and highway assets. You will provide expertise and knowledge of the science, policies, technologies, and environmental interventions associated with climate change including the international context and evidence base for carbon reduction targets. You will monitor key changes in legislation and Welsh Government policy and identify any impacts these may have on the agent's operations. Collaborate proactively and effectively across service and organisational boundaries and build a strong network of committed stakeholders to deliver the Welsh Government's carbon reduction targets. You will develop business cases, bids, and proposals to secure Welsh Government and external funding where possible.
You will be based at The Quays, Neath Port Talbot - HybridWorking - 2 Office Days
Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities, and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
