Project Officer – Transport Policy

Kirklees Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking a Transport Policy Officer to lead the development of transport policy. The role involves engaging with stakeholders, advocating for sustainable transport initiatives, and contributing to policy goals for economic growth. Candidates should have a relevant degree and practical experience in policy development. This position offers a hybrid working model and is a temporary role until March 2027, with potential for extension.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Practical experience of the application or development of policy.
• Experience of partnership working.
• A passion for sustainability and creating accessible transport linkages.

Responsibilities

• Develop transport policy within the Kirklees Local Plan.
• Advocate for funding decisions for transport initiatives.
• Organize stakeholder workshops for policy consensus.

Skills

Transport Planning

Sustainability

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation Kirklees

Directorate Place

Service Area Skills & Regeneration

Hours 37.00

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Hybrid - Predominantly home based with contact hours in Civic Centre 1

Position type Temporary

Length of contract 31st March 2027 - With the possibility of the role be extended or becoming permanent.

Grade Grade 10

BENEFITS

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range ofstaff benefits to support you in and out of work.

Join Kirklees Council as a Transport Policy Officer!

Are you an early-career interested in Transport Planning or Policy development? Kirklees Council is seeking a talented and forward-thinking professional to lead the development of transport policy.

Join us in driving the future of transport in the North of England and help us shape sustainable, connected communities.

Kirklees – The Heart of the North’s Transport Transformation

Nestled in the heart of the North, Kirklees is at the forefront of an exciting, once-in-a-generation transport revolution. With significant investments in public transport and active travel infrastructure, we are on a mission to create safer, healthier, and more accessible travel options for everyone.

As we collaborate with West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), Kirklees is growing its bus networks and working to integrate bus, rail, and the upcoming West Yorkshire Mass Transit system. Future plans include exploring a Mass Transit route connecting Leeds, White Rose, and areas of Kirklees like Dewsbury, creating seamless travel options for all. Through funding from initiatives such as theActive Travel Fund,Transforming Cities Fund, and theCity Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement, we are expanding active travel networks and improving urban and rural areas alike.

Excitingly, the multi-billion-poundTranspennine Route Upgradeproject is underway, bringing faster, more reliable trains across the region, with significant improvements to 8 stations within Kirklees, including Huddersfield and Dewsbury. This project is transforming connectivity across the Pennines, connecting communities to Leeds, Manchester, York, Liverpool, and beyond.

Your Role – Project Officer – Transport Policy

As our Project Officer – Transport Policy, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transport in Kirklees. You will be responsible for developing our transport policy, supporting economic growth, sustainability, and our net-zero goals.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development of transport policy within the Kirklees Local Plan and West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan 4
• Advocate for policies and decisions which maximise funding for bus, rail, mass transit and shared transport (mobility hubs, bikeshare and car clubs).
• Organise and facilitate stakeholder workshops to build consensus around policy development.
• Build highly effective relationships with stakeholders, across Council services and partners, including transport operators and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

You will bring:

• Practical experience of the application or development of policy
• Experience of partnership working.
• A passion for sustainability and creating accessible and innovative transport linkages between places.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of transport policy.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today to help shape the future of transport in Kirklees!

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Rory Davis is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

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If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period.

Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission. If you are refused permission to apply for a secondment, please contact HR Recruitment to register the refusal.

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