Lead Officer - Infrastructure Planning (Active Travel) - CMB1828e

The Cumbria County Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumbria County Council is seeking a Lead Officer for the Infrastructure Planning and Transport Service in Carlisle. This full-time role involves enhancing active travel connectivity and supporting the delivery of innovative infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in transport planning and project management, with a focus on collaboration and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport infrastructure and project management.
• Knowledge of active travel planning standards.
• Engagement with public and private sector stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on active travel infrastructure.
• Manage projects to improve cycling, walking, and wheeling.
• Identify infrastructure requirements and secure funding.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Active Travel Knowledge

Job description

Job reference REQ00000018432 Date posted 30/05/2025 Application closing date 29/06/2025 Location CARLISLE Salary £45,718- £46,731 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Carlisle

Salary: £45,718- £46,731 per annum

Hours:37 per week

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Sitting within the Infrastructure Planning and Transport Service, you will play a key role in improving the infrastructure for cycling, walking and wheeling within Cumberland. As a Lead Officer you will provide technical advice on active travel matters, manage projects, identify infrastructure requirements and engage with stakeholders.

The role will support the Active Travel Infrastructure Planning programme of work, which focusses on identifying suitable projects, securing funding for the Council to deliver new and improved infrastructure, and designing of routes, including those identified in our Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) and strategic corridors. Helping the Council fulfil its role as Local Transport Authority, enabling the delivery of innovative infrastructure improvements that support economic growth and health & wellbeing, and leading to more people walking,

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced transport professional with knowledge of active travel infrastructure planning, project and stakeholder management and design standards. Experience of working with highways and transport officers, elected members, and public and private sector partners will be valuable, as will managing professional service consultants. The successful candidate will lead on projects that aim to improve active travel connectivity within Cumberland.

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious,collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Paul Marriott by email at [e-mail]

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010

Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under

Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more .

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by [e-mail] . While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

• Closing date: 29/06/25
• Interview date:week commencing 07/07/25

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
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• About Cumberland Council