Senior Transport Policy & Strategy Lead

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Principal Lead for transport strategy and policy to shape and deliver the Local Transport Plan across the West Northants area. The role focuses on guiding the development and delivery of transport interventions, policy adoption, and cross‑department collaboration.

You will collaborate with multiple stakeholders, oversee transport studies, and provide strategic direction to ensure safe, accessible, and sustainable transport outcomes for residents and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of transport policy within a Local Authority setting.
• Experience writing strategy documents and policy statements.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and engaging a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport strategy and policy development to support the Local Transport Plan (LTP).
• Oversee monitoring and implementation of interventions to achieve LTP objectives.
• Develop strategies, manage transport studies, and provide internal guidance.
• Build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Skills

Transport policy

Strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Local authority experience

Job description

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Principal Lead for transport strategy and policy to shape and deliver the Local Transport Plan across the West Northants area. The role focuses on guiding the development and delivery of transport interventions, policy adoption, and cross‑department collaboration.

You will collaborate with multiple stakeholders, oversee transport studies, and provide strategic direction to ensure safe, accessible, and sustainable transport outcomes for residents and