Do you have an interest in transport and sustainable travel? If you have experience of working in a busy office environment with the ability to respond positively to changing activities and priorities, then this is a great opportunity for you.
As Transport and Sustainable Travel Coordinator you will coordinate the operational delivery of all transport and sustainable travel related initiatives which may be implemented by the University. You will be the main point of escalation for all transport and travel related enquiries and complaints. You will also be responsible for ensuring that records are kept in accordance with agreed procedures and data protection legislation.
You will need to keep abreast of developments within the transport and sustainable travel sectors as it pertains to university business, and effectively communicate changes to managers and within relevant procedures.
As Transport and Sustainable Travel Coordinator you can expect to be involved in:
* Coordinating the operational delivery of all Transport and Sustainable Travel initiatives at the University
* Engaging and coordinating with partners, staff, students and associates to provide specialist travel, transport and traffic management knowledge, skills and information to support University business
* Producing surveys and analysing data that monitors travel patterns and behaviours
* Developing and coordinating transport and travel communications, marketing and travel webpages.
What will you bring to the role?
* GCSE Maths & English (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent and educated to A level standard (or above) or equivalent
* Experience and/or ability to develop surveys, analyse the information and produce meaningful reports with support, guidance and training
* Ability to develop ideas for marketing campaigns to encourage behaviour change with the ability to interpret information to write simple, focused and professional newsletters and/or blogs and knowledge and experience of using social media
* A proven record in effective administration.
What we can offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
* Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
* 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
* Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
* Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent
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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact quoting reference number EST
* Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)
PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
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Section
Security and Transport
Location
Canterbury
Salary
£27,319 to £30,378 per annum
Grade
Grade 5
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Release Date
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Closing Date
23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 11 March 2026 (unless otherwise stated*)
Reference
EST R