Job Description

Overview

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.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of sustainable transport schemes as part of new developments and Council-led projects.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of active travel infrastructure, bus priority measures, travel/mobility hubs, electric vehicle charging points, car clubs and micromobility schemes.
• Help shape transport policies in the Local Plan and related planning documents.
• Engage with and provide transport advice to internal officers and external stakeholders including councillors and members of the public.

Experience and qualifications

• Relevant Transport or Town Planning qualification and experience.
• Knowledge of transport planning and project delivery, and an understanding of how transport policies, strategies and schemes are developed using data, evidence and consultation.
• Ability to take on a demanding and varied workload across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Well organised with proven verbal, written and presentation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Initiative, good interpersonal skills and comfort with using and learning a variety of software and IT systems.

About North Hertfordshire

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.