The Economy, Infrastructure, and Skills directorate at Staffordshire County Council is responsible for driving economic growth, improving infrastructure, and enhancing skills in the county. This involves commissioning and delivering projects, supporting business start-ups, and ensuring quality education and training for both young people and adults.
The directorate also focuses on digital infrastructure, bringing connectivity to rural areas and promoting digital awareness. In addition, it collaborates with employers and stakeholders to align the skills infrastructure with employment needs, offers brokerage services, and produces strategic evidence for decision-making.
Furthermore, it manages highways, sustainable development, and waste disposal, all while prioritizing environmental sustainability. This diverse directorate offers various roles, from engineering and project management to community support and environmental specialists.
Meet some of the Economy, Infrastructure, and Skills team
To get to know more about the different teams in Economy, Infrastructure and Skills and how they support Staffordshire County Council take a look below.
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Our team plays a pivotal role in project delivery, driving sustainable economic growth and better-paying jobs for our citizens.
We collaborate closely with district and borough councils, participating in high-profile property events like UKREiiF, elevating the County’s reputation for investment. Our focus on entrepreneurship includes business start-up support, leading to successes like the Eastgate Regeneration Scheme in Stafford and the A50/A500 strategic corridor. We offer various roles in Business and Enterprise, including:
- Receptionists
- Managers
- Administrators
- Analysts
- Grant experts
- Planners
- Regeneration Officers
- Surveyors
- Land Managers
- Architects
- Marketing professionals
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Our team is dedicated to enhancing the skills and employability of young people and adults in Staffordshire. Find out more about our teams:
16-18 Participation and Skills team
We ensure suitable education/training opportunities, including support for those with special needs and also young people not in employment, education or training (NEET). You can find out more about the service we offer on our Staffs jobs careers resources website.
Roles you’ll find in our team include:- Tracking and Engagement Advisers,
- Careers Advisers,
- Transition Mentors
- Skills and Further Learning Officers.
- Adult Learning and Skills
We deliver and commission learning for adults including wellbeing & independence, key skills, family progression and English speakers of other languages.
Some of the roles and careers available are:
Examinations and Admin Assistant – Assists tutors with admin tasks. Is also responsible for accurate data inputting.
Community Learning tutor – Typically qualified to level 3 in subjects they teach and will have a recognised teaching qualification.
We are currently working on Multiply, an exciting project to improve the numeracy skills of adult learners.Digital Infrastructure
The Digital Infrastructure team’s mission is to ensure Staffordshire’s optimal connectivity. We aim to provide gigabit broadband access to rural areas and engage residents and businesses in digital connectivity. Our roles include:
Programme Manager: Oversees government projects, like Project Gigabit, and handles stakeholder communication.
Engagement Officer: Manages marketing, utilizing methods such as websites, social media, email, and events, to raise awareness of available services.
We’re dedicated to creating a well-connected Staffordshire, enhancing access to digital resources and services for all residents.Have a look at our Gigafast Staffordshire website.
Employer Skills Partnerships
Our team unites post-16 training providers, employers, and stakeholders to align Staffordshire’s skills infrastructure with employer needs. Our goal is to ensure the right people are in the right jobs with the right skills. We provide a brokerage service, offering free recruitment and tailored support for businesses and residents in Staffordshire. Further details on the service can be found on the Staffs Jobs Careers website.
Additionally, we generate strategic evidence and intelligence to shape our corporate, economic, and skills strategies for Staffordshire. Currently, we’re developing the Staffordshire Employment and Skills Strategy (SESS) and supporting its evidence base.
As part of our commitment to growth, we consider recruiting apprentices to upskill our workforce. We offer diverse roles, including:- Employment Brokers: Offering one-on-one support, career guidance, and job matching for residents.
- Learning & Skills Officers: Managing programs and providers to support learning and skills initiatives.
- Labour Market Research Officer: Producing labour market analysis, requiring a degree or higher with research experience.
- Finance Assistant: Handling payment reporting, data input, and collection.
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In our Highways and Built County our key business areas are:
- Highway Maintenance and Network Management
- Community Highways and Road Safety
- Technical Services (HS2, Bridges, Transport Improvement Projects, Highway Laboratory, Lighting and Signals)
- Sustainable Development (Highway improvements associated with new housing and other developments), including Flood Risk Management
We operate, manage, maintain, improve and sustainably develop roads and associated infrastructure to support efficient and safe movement of people, goods and services, create great places to live and support inward investment in good quality homes and better paid jobs.
Our program for 23/24 comprises 27 carriageway maintenance projects. Recent achievements include the £60m Stafford Western Access and the £30m Lichfield Southern Bypass. We’re also undergoing a transformative phase with added investment to improve roads, revamp procedures and systems for community empowerment, and enhance customer service.
Some of the roles and careers available are:- Civil, Highway, Structural, Flooding, Electrical and Environmental Engineers
- Trainee Engineers
- Project Managers
- Transport Planners
- Laboratory Technicians
- Road Safety Specialists
- Local Highways and Traffic Management Officers
- Technical Support Officers
- Community Highways and Road Safety
Within this business area we also have the School Crossing Patrol service which you can read more about below.
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Since 1993, we’ve managed the School Crossing Patrol Service throughout Staffordshire, ensuring the safety of children and pedestrians on their way to and from school. Our dedicated team, led by four Area Managers, supervises over 250 patrols and 10 mobile units across the county.
We often have vacancies for people to join us on our School Crossing Patrols countywide, with typical duty hours during term time from 8 am to 9 am and 3 pm to 4 pm, each lasting up to an hour.
Our service promotes safe school commutes, encouraging walking over driving. There’s no upper age limit for patrollers, and our team comprises individuals ranging from retirees to young starters. The role not only ensures safety but also keeps patrollers active and satisfied. -
Our services empower Staffordshire communities to thrive in safe, sustainable, diverse environments. We cover various areas, including Archives & Heritage, Environment & Countryside, Libraries & Arts, and Regulatory Services, including Trading Standards and Community Safety.
Our responsibilities encompass:
- Developing the Staffordshire History Centre, a £3.9m investment, and the History Access Point to preserve heritage collections.
- Managing 5 Country Parks, local sites, and Greenways spanning 6,000 acres and 4500km of Public Rights of Way.
- Operating a comprehensive library service with 43 libraries, 2 mobile libraries, and 7 prison libraries.
- Ensuring safe and ethical marketplaces through Trading Standards.
- Collaborating with partners to enhance community safety, reducing crime, protecting vulnerable individuals, and addressing scams and rogue traders.
- Implementing nature recovery initiatives and the council’s Carbon Zero by Nature program for environmental sustainability.
Our teams engage in library development, countryside estate enhancement, environmental conservation, business support, and crime reduction efforts. For more information, visit our websites and social media platforms.
You can find out more about our different services here:
Roles and careers
The front-line roles within our teams typically require GCSE/A-levels, creativity, and excellent customer care. These include:
Library Assistants, Supervisors
Rights of Way Maintenance Officers
History Centre Assistants
Professional posts typically require degree and post graduate qualifications and relevant experience include:- Development Officers
- Community Support Officers
- Trading Standards Officers (require the trading standards professional qualification)
- Regulatory Compliance Officers (degree level or demonstrate 5 years relevant experience in Trading Standards)
- Countryside Officers
- Archivists
- Curators
- Engagement specialists
- Environmental Specialists
- Technical Support Officers (need IT competency, NVQ business admin level and good literacy e.g. GSCE maths and English)
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Connectivity Strategy
Within the Connectivity Strategy team, we are:
- Developing Staffordshire’s new Local Transport Plan.
- Creating the Council’s transport capital program.
- Seeking funds for sustainable transport projects.
- Offering transport planning advice to the Council and external organizations.
- Managing and evaluating highway and transport projects.
- Providing specialized support in analytical transport planning, including GIS analysis.
Waste and Sustainability
As a Waste Disposal Authority, we manage waste treatment and disposal for eight Waste Collection Authorities in Staffordshire. This includes transfer facilities for efficient waste transport and the option for recyclables and organic waste treatment. We operate 14 household waste recycling centres, oversee historic landfill environmental integrity, and manage recycling credits. Additionally, we offer specialist sustainability advice to the County Council and maintain the Corporate Sustainability Strategy, ensuring its implementation and monitoring.
Transport Operations and Future Connectivity
Staffordshire County Council, as the local transport authority, enhances transport services in Staffordshire. Our responsibilities include providing home-to-school transport for approximately 8,000 children, managing the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for seniors and people with disabilities, promoting sustainable and active travel projects, running local supported bus services, managing public transport infrastructure, and developing low-emission and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Roles and careers available
Some of the roles and careers available across the departments within Connectivity and Sustainability include:
- Connectivity Officer / Project Officer
- Network Development Officer
- Transport Planning
- SEN Travel Assistance Officer
- Transport Co-ordinator (special needs)
- Household Waste Recycling Advisor / Waste Operative
- Waste Management & Sustainability Officer
- Waste Contracts Officer
Explore exciting career opportunities within Staffordshire County Council.