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Pertemps are working with our public sector client to recruit a Transport Officer on a temporary basis. Location: Edinburgh city centre (office based) Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm Pay Rate: £25.36 per hour Duration: Temporary 6 months Start Date: End of July We are seeking an experienced Transport Officer to support the planning and delivery of safe, efficient movement across major festivals and city events in Edinburgh.About the RoleYou will lead on the coordination of pedestrian safety, traffic management, and temporary transport measures for large-scale events, working across multiple agencies including Council teams, emergency services, transport operators, contractors, and event organisers.Key responsibilities: • Plan and deliver pedestrian and road safety interventions for major events, • Develop traffic management plans, pedestrian flow strategies, and TTROs, • Produce traffic management drawings and impact assessments, • Lead on project governance using recognised methodologies, • Prepare briefings, reports, and committee papers for senior stakeholders, • Chair operational meetings and represent the Council professionally, • Liaise with multi-agency partners including emergency services and contractors, • Communicate transport changes to residents and businesses, • Oversee installation of temporary infrastructure (signage, barriers, crossings, etc.), • Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and operational monitoring, • Coordinate contractors and ensure safe, timely delivery of works, • Support procurement, budgeting, and project administration, • Collect and analyse traffic and pedestrian movement data, • Produce post-event evaluations and recommendationsYou’ll need:, • Experience in transport planning, event operations, traffic management, or public safety, • Strong stakeholder management across multi-agency environments, • Project management experience (APM / PRINCE2 desirable), • Strong understanding of crowd and pedestrian safety principles, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments, • Experience managing budgets and financial forecasting, • Understanding of local government frameworks, • Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and elected membersWorking EnvironmentThis is a fast-paced, operational role involving tight deadlines and changing priorities, particularly during live events. Some site-based work will be required during event delivery periods. Apply today directly via this advert

We are proud to be working exclusively with Bracknell Forest Council to recruit a Procurement Officer position for the People & Communities directorates. In your role as a Procurement Officer with the Council you will be supporting cross-functional teams to develop new contracts, delivering clear service improvements and real cash savings. You will advise commissioners on procurement and contract management issues and deliver above threshold and strategic procurements, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and contract standing orders. You will be a highly adaptable individual, looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a very supportive team environment. You'll be personable and self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build strong and positive relationships internally with your stakeholders. We are also particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have good overall knowledge and experience of e-tendering and procurement systems, excellent computer skills and evidence of continuing professional development. Previous experience in either an IT or a Social Care category focused procurement position would be advantageous and you will ideally be working towards your MCIPS qualification and have up to date knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023. Salary and benefits The salary range is £40,476 - 45,718 + £706 London Weighting Allowance Bracknell Forest Council operates a very flexible hybrid working policy. You can be based at home or in the office, however you prefer to work, although you will need to be within a reasonable commute of Bracknell for meetings as and when required. The office is in Time Square in Bracknell, with great transport links and easy access to the regenerated town centre. Benefits include • Annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 year's service, • Local government pension scheme, • Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)., • Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our work-life balance., • An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs., • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave., • Career development through internal and external training opportunities (including CIPS), • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employee's health and well being., • Staff dental and health plans., • Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. Additional information Bracknell Forest's Core values are: Inclusive | Ambitious | Always Learning These values influence the way the Council's employees work with each other and the way the Council serves its residents and engages with its communities. The values are made real by Bracknell Forest Council's employees demonstrating them in how they behave every day. If you're excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Bracknell Forest Council is committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to support you throughout the process. For further information about the role or to request a copy of the full job description please contact Simon Burr at Morgan Law. Please note Morgan Law are managing this campaign on behalf of Bracknell Forest Council and any CVs sent directly to the council will not be considered. We can also only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, Bracknell Forest Council cannot guarantee sponsorship for all its roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

We are delighted to be partnering with Bracknell Forest Council to recruit two Procurement Officer positions for the Place & Resources directorates. In your role as a Procurement Officer with the Council you will be supporting cross-functional teams to develop new contracts, delivering clear service improvements and real cash savings. You will advise commissioners on procurement and contract management issues and deliver above threshold and strategic procurements, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and contract standing orders. You will be a highly adaptable individual, looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a very supportive team environment. You'll be personable and self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build strong and positive relationships internally with your stakeholders. We are also particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have good overall knowledge and experience of e-tendering and procurement systems, excellent computer skills and evidence of continuing professional development. Previous experience in either a Construction or Professional Services category focused procurement position would be advantageous and you will ideally be working towards your MCIPS qualification and have up to date knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023. Salary and benefits The salary range is £40,476 - 45,718 + £706 London Weighting Allowance Bracknell Forest Council operates a very flexible hybrid working policy. You can be based at home or in the office, however you prefer to work, although you will need to be within a reasonable commute of Bracknell for meetings as and when required. The office is in Time Square in Bracknell, with great transport links and easy access to the regenerated town centre. Benefits include • Annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 year's service, • Local government pension scheme, • Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)., • Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employee's work-life balance., • An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs., • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave., • Career development through internal and external training opportunities (including CIPS), • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employee's health and well being., • Staff dental and health plans., • Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. Additional information Bracknell Forest's Core values are: Inclusive | Ambitious | Always Learning These values influence the way the Council's employees work with each other and the way the Council serves its residents and engages with its communities. The values are made real by Bracknell Forest Council's employees demonstrating them in how they behave every day. If you're excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Bracknell Forest Council is committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to support you throughout the process. For further information about the role or to request a copy of the full job description please contact Simon Burr at Morgan Law. Please note Morgan Law are managing this campaign on behalf of Bracknell Forest Council and any CVs sent directly to the council will not be considered. We can also only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, Bracknell Forest Council cannot guarantee sponsorship for all its roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

Pertemps are working with our public sector client to recruit a Transport Officer on a temporary basis. 📍 Location: Edinburgh city centre (office based) 🕒 Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm 💷 Pay Rate: £25.36 per hour 📅 Duration: Temporary 6 months 🔑 Start Date: End of July We are seeking an experienced Transport Officer to support the planning and delivery of safe, efficient movement across major festivals and city events in Edinburgh. About the Role You will lead on the coordination of pedestrian safety, traffic management, and temporary transport measures for large-scale events, working across multiple agencies including Council teams, emergency services, transport operators, contractors, and event organisers. Key responsibilities: Plan and deliver pedestrian and road safety interventions for major events Develop traffic management plans, pedestrian flow strategies, and TTROs Produce traffic management drawings and impact assessments Lead on project governance using recognised methodologies Prepare briefings, reports, and committee papers for senior stakeholders Chair operational meetings and represent the Council professionally Liaise with multi-agency partners including emergency services and contractors Communicate transport changes to residents and businesses Oversee installation of temporary infrastructure (signage, barriers, cro...