Responsibilities
* Developing, monitoring and delivering defined strands of strategic transport programmes, projects and strategies.
* Working with elected members, government departments, the North East Combined Authority (NECA), local councils, communities and stakeholders to secure funding and deliver transport priorities.
* Developing and maintaining transport evidence bases, analysing datasets and producing reports to support strategic decision‑making and transport policy development at local, regional and national levels.
* Preparing reports and presenting at Council meetings, public meetings and stakeholder groups, providing professional advice on transport policy implications for Northumberland.
* Managing transport funding streams, budgets, contracts and grant claims, ensuring projects run smoothly and comply with governance, performance and reporting requirements.
* Providing day‑to‑day supervision, coordination and professional guidance to junior colleagues involved in transport projects, supporting their development and effective delivery.
* Representing the Council and contributing to wider corporate planning, service‑wide initiatives and responses to correspondence and enquiries from elected members, partners and the public.
About the Team
You’ll be part of the Strategic Transport team within the Transport and Environment Directorate. The team develops and delivers transport policy, strategy and projects across the county, working closely with councillors, communities, government departments and external partners.
Requirements
* Level 5 qualification.
* Significant experience developing and delivering transport strategies, policies and projects, including securing and managing external funding.
* Analytical, financial and contract management skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
* Knowledge of transport legislation, guidance and wider policy contexts (such as land use planning and economic development).
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part‑time employees).
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part‑time employees).
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