Active Travel & Transport Strategy Lead

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a capable leader to head the Transport Vision, Policy and Strategy team, guiding active travel and road safety initiatives in the city. The role focuses on delivering the council's sustainable travel agenda and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

You will coordinate a multi-disciplinary team, oversee funding bids, manage budgets, and support a range of infrastructure and education projects that promote safer, healthier travel for Cardiff residents.

Qualifications

• Firm commitment to sustainable and active travel and road safety.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant policy and technical matters.
• Ability to lead and manage a team in programme and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Transport Vision, Policy and Strategy team delivering active travel and road safety projects.
• Deliver the Council’s sustainable and active travel agenda as set out in policy.
• Ensure statutory obligations under Active Travel (Wales) Act and road safety legislation.
• Coordinate the team’s work programme, bid for external grant funding and manage project budgets.
• Support delivery of infrastructure projects, road safety education and the Active Travel Schools programme.

Skills

Commitment to sustainable and active ↑

Leadership

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Cardiff Council is seeking a capable leader to head the Transport Vision, Policy and Strategy team, guiding active travel and road safety initiatives in the city. The role focuses on delivering the council's sustainable travel agenda and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

You will coordinate a multi-disciplinary team, oversee funding bids, manage budgets, and support a range of infrastructure and education projects that promote safer, healthier travel for Cardiff residents.