Overview
Transport Project Officer role at Gloucestershire County Council. The position is based at Shire Hall and is a permanent, full-time role with a salary of £37,280 - £40,777 per annum.
Base pay range
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Salary details as above.
* Job Title: Transport Project Officer
* Job Location: Shire Hall
* Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum
* Hours per Week: 37.00
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Closing Date: 28/09/2025
* Job Requisition Number: 12531
This post is not open to job share.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the development and delivery of BSIP-funded projects and initiatives.
* Collaborating with bus operators, district councils, and other stakeholders to implement service improvements.
* Monitoring project progress, managing budgets, and reporting on outcomes.
* Engaging with communities and interest groups to understand needs and promote public transport.
* Assisting in the preparation of funding bids, business cases, and performance reports.
About You
* Experience in transport planning, project delivery, or stakeholder engagement.
* Knowledge of sustainable transport principles and the aims of the National Bus Strategy.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
* A collaborative and customer-focused approach to working with partners and the public.
Essential Qualities
* Experience in transport planning, project delivery, or stakeholder engagement.
* Knowledge of sustainable transport principles and the aims of the National Bus Strategy.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
* A collaborative and customer-focused approach to working with partners and the public.
About Us / Benefits
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* 24.5 days annual leave rising to 29.5 days after 5 years continuous service
* An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
* Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
* Career development and qualification opportunities
* Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
* An in-house Occupational Health service
* Employee discount scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
* Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
How To Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the future of bus travel in Gloucestershire, submit your application and personal statement by clicking the “Apply Now” button.
For an informal discussion about the role, contact Matthew Parker via email at matthew.parker@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Closing date: Sunday 28th September 2025
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, follow the link: Transport Project Officer - Job Profile.
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of roles, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of remote and office working.
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