Job Description
Salary: £39,522 - £45,553 per annum, dependent on experience Hours: 37 per week, open to flexible working patterns and hours Vacancy type: Fixed term (5 years)
As a Transport Officer you will be part of the Strategic Planning Team, working alongside the Senior Transport Officer helping to develop and deliver sustainable transport schemes, primarily as part of new developments and County Council-led projects. These include new and upgraded active travel infrastructure, bus priority measures, travel/mobility hubs, new electric vehicle chargepoints, car clubs and micromobility hire schemes. You will also help shape transport policies in the new Local Plan and related documents.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who can meet the challenges of a busy department and will be able to engage with and provide transport advice to a variety of internal officers and external stakeholders including councillors and members of the public.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in shaping the Council’s actions to increase uptake of more sustainable modes of transport, in particular in new developments, and to help developers, residents and government meet their obligations and ambitions to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
The successful candidate will gain a broad range of experience working in local government with other transport professionals, planners, urban designers, and other specialists, including at Hertfordshire County Council, consultancies, developers and housebuilders.
The experience you will bring
We are looking for an individual who can take on a demanding and varied workload across multiple simultaneous projects. You will have knowledge of transport planning and project delivery, and a good understanding of how transport policies, strategies and schemes are developed using data, evidence and consultation.
You will require a relevant Transport or Town Planning qualification and experience in transport planning, policy and project delivery.
You will need to be well organised with proven verbal, written and presentation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively. You should also possess initiative and good interpersonal skills and be comfortable with using and learning to use a variety of software and IT systems.
About us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Louise Symes, Strategic Infrastructure & Projects Manager on 01462 474359 or Edward Leigh Senior Transport Officer on 01462 474368.