Events Transport Coordinator - London, United Kingdom - Transport for London

Transport for London

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Organisation
- NETWORK MANAGEMENT CONTROL CENTRE

Job
- Administration

Position Type
- Full Time

Events Transport Coordinator

Grade - Band 2

Location:
Southwark, London

Salary:
circa £35,000 (plus 7% non-pensionable shift allowance)

About us

With a population of over 8.6 million and millions of visitors every year, London is a city that's always on the move. Surface Transports Network Management Control Centre (NMCC) helps to 'Keep London Moving'.
Our Control Centre is a dynamic exciting environment, and the diverse nature of the city is reflected in our teams and our people come from all walks of life.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic people who care about making a difference. This is a role to be really proud of and you will be provided with training and development opportunities to grow into the role.

The Role

This role is responsible for event/contingency planning and delivery on behalf of Surface Transport by collaboratively working with internal/external stakeholders.
The nature of the role will mean that there will be a requirement to work some hours outside of recognised office hours to support planned events and other activity this could include weekends, evenings and possibly some nights, sometimes at short notice.
Paul Denoff
, Events Coordinator from the Surface Events Team

- 'I have enjoyed being able to bring my _previous_ experience of both delivering events from within the NMCC and as a police manager on the ground to this role. I have also developed my skill set around dealing with filming on the _TfL road_ network which for me was something _totally new_.'_

You will be a selfmotivated individual able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will have or be able to quickly gain a highly developed knowledge of the NMCC's operations as well as with our internal and external stakeholders. You will have excellent communication and IT skills, and the ability to influence the best outcome to a situation in line with the NMCC's & TfL's key objectives and behaviors.
Skills_
Ability to coordinate multiple deliverables, at differing stages of planning and operation.
Ability to produce and present well planned and effective operational plans and the ability to effectively react to changing circumstances (or the aptitude to learn).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills aligned with the ability to negotiate, influence and represent TfL both internally and externally.
Knowledge_
Experience of planning and management in a dynamic environment.
An understanding of the transport networks within London and the impact of events and closures within central London.
The ability to learn the operational delivery of traffic, transport and associated activity.
Operational knowledge (or the aptitude to learn) the interactions and interdependencies of TfL operational areas.

Experience

An understanding of managing events, including the development of plans to support their delivery whilst minimising impact.

Experience
of working within a time critical environment.

Experience
of engaging with and maintaining effective working relationships with our stakeholders.

Experience
of representing your organisation at structured multi-agency meetings.

Equality and Diversity

Our Panel will be both diverse and independent.

Applications- Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.- We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.
Other Information

You may be required to undergo a Metropolitan Police NPPV1 (nonpolice personnel vetting) vetting process.
Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.

Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

Final salary pension scheme
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28day flexi ticket
30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Taxefficient cycletowork programme
Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers
Discounted Eurostar travel