Sustainable Travel Planning Officer
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: Up to £32,816 per annum
Contract: Full‑time, permanent
Working style: Anywhere worker, with 1‑2 days in person at County Hall.
About the role
Join our dynamic Sustainable Transport (ST) team to transform Essex into a safer, greener, and healthier county. We foster active travel and sustainable transport options, enhancing residents' well‑being while reducing our carbon footprint.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development and delivery of new initiatives, supporting sustainable travel policies, working towards a leading authority Travel Plan model.
* Build and maintain relationships with employers, property developers and Headteachers to promote the development and implementation of Business, Residential and School Travel Plans. Provide up‑to‑date information and assistance, sharing best practice in relation to Travel Plans, exploring the benefits and opportunities to promote alternatives to single car occupancy travel.
* Represent the council and advise on sustainable travel options at local, regional, and national meetings whilst researching best practice from other organisations and authorities.
* Monitor, manage and promote the council employee travel schemes, including Pool Bikes, Car Share, Bike Loans, Public Transport Discounts and Business Travel.
* Liaise with County and District officers in response to relevant planning proposals ensuring sustainable travel issues are considered and implemented during the planning process. Provide recommendations and advice on Travel Plans (School, Business, Residential, Cluster and Area) promoting measures and best practice to reduce use of the private car.
* Deliver professional advice and guidance on regular monitoring of Travel Plans to designated on‑site Co‑ordinators including utilisation of data analysis from Travel Surveys to agree modal shift targets and key indicators.
* Work collaboratively with District/Borough/City Councils, internal and external stakeholders to develop travel information packs and other promotional material in support of sustainable travel.
* Champion the Safer Greener Healthier vision, acting as an ambassador, and supporting others to effectively promote the aim and aspirations.
* Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.
Qualifications and Experience
* Educated to RQF Level 3 (A level) or degree level, or equivalent by experience.
* Practical experience of Residential Travel Planning preferred but not essential; Travel Planning experience essential.
* Knowledge of sustainable travel initiatives and/or development, implementation and monitoring of Travel Plans.
* Knowledge of national travel planning campaigns/initiatives (including cycling, walking and public transport).
* Proven track record in coordinating successful projects, with excellent organisational and project management skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
* Ability to build strong working relationships and negotiate and influence partners, public transport operators and developers.
* Experienced user and/or advocate of public/sustainable/active transport.
* Able to use Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
EEO and Disability Statement
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We commit to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We also commit to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know.
Benefits
Once secured, you will receive many employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.
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