Location: York 💷 Salary: £37,090 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% 🕒 Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Join Active Travel England’s Inspectorate Team and help improve walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure across England. Working with local authorities and stakeholders, you will support the inspection of active travel schemes, promote high design standards, and identify good and poor practice. This role offers the opportunity to influence policy, support inclusive and accessible design, and develop skills in stakeholder engagement, project delivery, scheme assessment and the broader workings of the Civil Service. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Working with a range of stakeholders * Assisting in delivering the scheme inspection regime * Ensuring that a range of needs are considered when inspecting and advising on scheme * Helping support local and combined authorities Benefits * Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. * 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave). * 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday. * Access to the staff discount portal. * Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc. * Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues. * 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff. * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. About you To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: * Demonstrable understanding of diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity and experience of applying these principles to deliver the best outcomes * Experience of contributing to high performing teams * Experience of using both verbal and written communications to deliver high quality outcomes. 📅 Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 8th November 2026
Assistant Inspector in York employer: Department for Transport
The Department for Transport is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working options, generous annual leave, and a substantial pension contribution, employees are empowered to achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects that shape the future of transport in the UK. Join us in Birmingham, Hastings, Leeds, or Swansea, where you can develop your skills through various career development opportunities and be part of a diverse team committed to continuous improvement.
