Principal Integrated Transport Officer in Hereford

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.

This role offers not just a platform to make an impact, but also a chance to grow your career in a workplace that values your expertise and ambition with formal training already funded and lots more opportunities to develop available.

The location for this role is Plough Lane Offices, Hereford. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely as you need.

Herefordshire Council are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced active/integrated transport person to join our Transport Planning Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how people move around Herefordshire, helping to create more connected, healthy and sustainable communities. You’ll be at the heart of delivering ambitious transport and active travel initiatives that make a real difference for residents, businesses and visitors. If you’re passionate about transport planning, enjoy working collaboratively, and are motivated by delivering meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll take a leading position in developing and delivering transport strategies and projects across the county. You will:

• Lead the delivery of the integrated transport elements of the Local Transport Plan, helping to shape the future of transport in Herefordshire
• Drive forward the Local Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Infrastructure Plan (LCWWIP), supporting more active and sustainable travel choices
• Identify and secure funding opportunities, developing strong, successful bids that bring investment into the county
• Work closely with partners including Active Travel England, local stakeholders and community groups to deliver shared ambitions
• Commission and manage projects and consultants, ensuring high-quality delivery and value for money
• Provide expert advice to senior officers and elected members, helping to inform key decisions
• Engage with the public and stakeholders to develop transport solutions that reflect local needs and priorities
• Support and guide colleagues, contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment

This is a role where your ideas, leadership and expertise will have a visible impact across the county.

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a proactive, positive approach. You will ideally have:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) and a relevant professional qualification in transport, planning or a related field
• Experience in transport planning, policy development or active travel delivery
• A good understanding of national transport policy and funding opportunities
• Experience of managing projects, budgets and external consultants
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to analyse information and turn ideas into practical solutions
• A collaborative and supportive approach to working with colleagues and partners

Most importantly, you’ll be motivated to make a difference and excited by the opportunity to shape transport in Herefordshire.

We offer a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

• Salary range of £46,142 - £50,269 (HC10)
• 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)
• Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills.

Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email.

We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council.

We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified, therefore early applications are encouraged.