Project officer public transport

Project Officer Public Transport

Location: Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ

Job details

Salary: £34,434 – £42,839

Contractual hours: 37 per week

Basis: Flexi Hours

Job description

Help shape the future of bus travel in Brighton and Hove

We are seeking a motivated and organised Project Officer to join the Public Transport team and support the delivery of improvements to bus services across the city. This is an opportunity to contribute to a mix of established and emerging priorities, helping to deliver projects that benefit residents, visitors and the environment.

About the role

As a Project Officer you will work within a busy team delivering public transport improvements and supporting sustainable travel.

You will:

• Contribute to and run projects across a range of workstreams, from early planning through to implementation and review
• Plan, coordinate and monitor project activity, ensuring progress is tracked and outcomes are achieved
• Collect, manage and analyse data to monitor performance and to support reporting and decision making
• Provide expert, well‑informed advice to decision makers and colleagues, taking into account the wider organisational and policy context
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues, bus operators and external partners, building effective working relationships to support delivery
• Undertake business as usual activities, responding flexibly to changing priorities and emerging work
• Manage workload effectively and use initiative to move projects forward

About you

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload. You will be comfortable working with a range of people, using your initiative to support and lead on the delivery of projects from start to finish.

Why join us?

• Work on a diverse range of public transport initiatives
• Develop your skills in a delivery‑focused environment
• Contribute to projects that have a direct impact on the city

We welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds and transferable skills who can demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Encouraging a diverse workforce

Our city is known and loved for its diversity. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those from BME or White Other backgrounds, as well as those who identify as disabled or trans.