Overview

We are looking for an experienced professional to join North Northamptonshire Council as a Principal Transport Planner (Strategy) to join us on a part-time basis for two years. Sitting within the Highways service of our Place and Economy directorate, the role forms a key part of our Transport Strategy team. Working with our public transport and sustainable transport officers, you will be developing the policies, strategies and investment schemes to enable the Council to meet its aspirations for improving transport facilities while facing the challenge of a climate emergency.Responsibilities

You will play a key role in developing North Northamptonshire''s first Local Transport Plan, along with other transport strategies and programmes.You will lead and provide expert transport advice to assist in the preparation of Local Plans and develop the highway and transport improvement schemes that will shape North Northamptonshire''s future.Requirements

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have significant transport planning or policy experience, particularly in strategy development and public consultation. Good project and programme management skills and experience of partnership working are also required. Experience of Local Transport Plans, Local Plans or the management of transport scheme/projects will also be useful.Benefits

a competitive salarya pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary councilgenerous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 dayshybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council''s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council holds the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) silver status and is working towards Gold status.

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