Principal Transport Planner – AR in Hereford

Job Title: Principal Transport Planner

Hours: 37

Salary: HC10 £46,142 – £50,269 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hereford – Plough Lane Offices; flexible arrangement with office and remote work.

Introduction

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transport in a county that beautifully blends urban dynamism with rural charm? Would you like to take your transport career to the next level, and be the driving force for the next chapter in Herefordshire’s future? You could be taking forward our plans to deliver the very best for our residents and businesses, enabling a rapid leap forward in connectivity and sustainability across a large, predominantly rural, ambitious Local Authority. You will play a key role in policy development, staff training, and service improvement initiatives. Be the change maker! This is your chance to lead, innovate and make a real difference to the community of Herefordshire.

The Role

The ultimate goal of the Transport planning team is to deliver better experiences for passengers, residents and businesses, better connectivity both inward and outward to our neighbours, region and nations and ultimately a better place to live. Our goal is to ensure transport is a focus for all relevant plans from a wide range of council departments, for example the Local Plan, Climate Change mitigation plan, Public Health, Care leavers plan, and so on. You will need to build alliances and relationships across the whole council, and with the many external agencies we work with. This is a key role taking a leading position in what and how we deliver connectivity, and how we make intelligent investment decisions for DfT funding streams.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering strategic transportation strategies and policies
• Local and regional rail and bus strategy and policy
• Securing transport funding
• Commissioning and managing projects
• Engaging with communities and stakeholders to ensure transport solutions are inclusive and effective
• Tackling key challenges, from rural connectivity to modernising urban infrastructure

About You

• Degree level or equivalently qualified, preferably in a transport or planning related subject
• Sound understanding of current transport policy and legislation, sustainable transport initiatives, the management of transport related policies and programmes, and transportation planning methods
• Experience in the development of policy and strategy relating to all modes of transport along with a sound knowledge of statutory requirements and national policy context for local transport

We Offer

• Salary range of £46,142 – £50,269
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Career progression: clear pathways to progress
• Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
• Flexible working: including the potential for job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
• Access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits, including savings, cash back and discounts

Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations

• Those who indicate that they have a disability – part of the “Disability Confident” scheme
• Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist – part of the pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant
• Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver – part of the commitment to supporting young people leaving our care

Diversity and Inclusion

Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation.

For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.