Job Description

Full Time, Permanent

Bristol is a vibrant, exciting, diverse European City to live and work in. Come and help shape its future.

The City has ambitious plans to deliver improved sustainable transport infrastructure, both in the City and within the wider region. These plans include;


Transforming our local communities through the development of 'LiveableNeighbourhoods' Delivering our CRSTS Strategic Corridors programme Developing Mass Transit options for the city Building on our success as Cycling City to further develop and implement a world class walking and cycling network in the city Making school journeys safer and increasing walking and cycling by implementing School Streets




Bristol sits within a strong economic area, working with its neighbouring cities and towns to maximise economic growth through the West of England Combined Authority, West of England Local Enterprise Partnership and Western Gateway.

A full-time opportunity exists as Project Support Officer in the Transport Programme Team within the Strategic City Transport Service.

What will I be doing?

As part of a friendly, enthusiastic and experienced Team, you will support the delivery of transport projects throughout the project lifecycle from initial concept & feasibility, through to construction. This is an entry level role within in the Team, and there will be opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and experience to enable you to advance and progress your career at Bristol City Council.

What do I need to have?

Please refer to the Person Specification document for further details.

Why Bristol City Council?

These are exciting times in the City of Bristol as we continue to receive considerable investment in its transport and highway infrastructure from the Government and other stakeholders to introduce innovative active travel measures to support sustainable modes of transport.

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each and every part of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Stephen Pick

stephen.pick@bristol.gov.uk

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.