Job summary

A leading authority in North London, is currently seeking a Strategic Transport Policy Planner for a contract position.

Key skills required for this role

Transport Strategy, Transport Policy, Walking, Cycling

Important

Transport Policy, Strategic Planning, Transport Planner

Job description

The strategic position involves covering a range of transport policy areas, consulting on and publishing an Action Plan that covers Accessibility, Walking, and Cycling. Additionally, you will monitor the progress of the transport strategy and publish a report on this.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consulting on and publishing an Action Plan for Accessibility, Walking, and Cycling
• Monitoring the progress of the transport strategy and publishing a report
• Leading the delivery of a walking, cycling, and accessibility action plan
• Completing and publishing a transport strategy monitoring report
• Responding to emerging transport policy demands
• Managing relations with external stakeholders
• Providing expert advice to elected members, management, and other colleagues
• Drafting funding bids and lobbying for investment

Job Requirements:

• Strategic understanding of transport planning policies, principles, and issues
• Experience within a recognised project management framework
• Proficiency in drafting responses to consultations on behalf of a local authority
• Capability to draft funding bids and lobby for investments
• Understanding of delivering complex transport or public space projects
• Qualification in transport planning, highway engineering, urban design, town planning, regeneration, project management or a related discipline at degree level or equivalent
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work creatively within a team

Benefits:

• Opportunity to significantly impact local transport planning and strategy
• Engaging with and supporting the community towards a greener, healthier borough
• Collaborative work environment with other parts of the Council and partner organisations
• Professional growth and development within a dynamic team
• Working on a variety of interesting and impactful transport projects

If you are an experienced Strategic Transport Policy Planner looking for a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's forward-thinking team.