Network Planning Officer

Warwickshire County Council; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Influence and impact

Supportive culture

Agile working

Local Government Pension Scheme (c. 19

Generous annual leave + bank holidays

Vivup discounts and wellbeing support

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council is seeking a Network Planning Officer to lead the review and development of the county’s public transport network, designing routes, timetables and services to meet evolving demand.

You will collaborate with operators, stakeholders and internal teams, contributing to funding bids and applying data-led approaches to create a more accessible, sustainable and connected transport network for Warwickshire residents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public transport planning (typically 5+ years or equivalent).
• Strong skills in routing, scheduling and service design.
• Knowledge of transport funding and business case development.
• Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
• Comfortable using data and digital tools to inform planning decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and development of Warwickshire’s public transport network.
• Design and optimise routes, timetables and services to meet evolving demand.
• Contribute to funding bids (DfT, developer contributions and other streams).
• Collaborate with operators, stakeholders and internal teams to deliver improvements.
• Support the development of innovative, data-led approaches to network planning.

Skills

Routing

Scheduling

Service design

Stakeholder engagement

Data tools

Job description

Shape the future of public transport in Warwickshire

This is an exciting time to join Warwickshire County Council.

With significant investment from the Department for Transport (DfT), we are transforming how public transport works across Warwickshire enhancing infrastructure, introducing new systems and redesigning services to better meet the needs of our communities.

As a Network Planning Officer, you’ll play a central role in delivering this change helping to create a more accessible, sustainable and connected transport network for residents across the county.

Why join Warwickshire County Council?

At WCC, we offer more than just a role we offer a career where you can thrive:

• Meaningful work – Make a real difference to how people live, travel and connect
• Influence and impact – Shape long-term transport strategy during a period of investment and transformation
• Supportive culture – Work within a collaborative, knowledgeable and inclusive team
• Agile working – Flexible, hybrid working that supports work-life balance
• Generous benefits package, including:
• Local Government Pension Scheme (c. 19% employer contribution)
• Generous annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas concession day including but and sell
• Access to Vivup discounts and wellbeing support
• Inclusive workplace – A culture where everyone feels valued, supported and able to be their best

The role

Working alongside another Network Planning Officer, you will:

• Lead the review and development of Warwickshire’s public transport network
• Design and optimise routes, timetables and services to meet evolving demand
• Contribute to funding bids (DfT, developer contributions and other streams)
• Collaborate with operators, stakeholders and internal teams to deliver improvements
• Support the development of innovative, data-led approaches to network planning

You’ll be part of a skilled Public Transport team, reporting to the Public Transport Service Manager, and working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced professional who can bring both expertise and insight:

• Proven experience in public transport planning (typically 5+ years or equivalent)
• Strong skills in routing, scheduling and service design
• Knowledge of transport funding and business case development
• Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and partners
• Comfortable using data and digital tools to inform planning decisions

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

To discuss the role please contact Dan Jeanes - [e-mail]