Team Leader Public Transport & Sustainable Travel

Bedford Borough Council; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity is seeking a leader to manage public transport and sustainable travel initiatives. This role requires collaboration with local bus operators and various stakeholders to develop an enhanced transport network, making Bedford a healthier and more sustainable area. Ideal candidates should have experience in transport initiatives and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and delivering transport or sustainable travel initiatives.
• Ability to work in partnership with various stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team in promoting sustainable travel initiatives.
• Enhance travel network through partnerships with local bus operators.
• Contribute to large-scale projects impacting transport development.

Skills

Team leadership

Public transport promotion

Partnership development

Sustainable travel initiatives

Job description

Overview

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the Public and Sustainable Travel team at Bedford Borough Council. Working with our partners in developing and promoting a more sustainable transport network, across all modes of travel. This role offers the opportunity to manage a talented team in promoting and deliver public transport and sustainable travel initiatives across all model shifts.

You will work in partnership with Local Bus operators, cycling and walking groups and representatives from the Department for Transport and Active Travel England to enhance the travel network, making Bedford a healthier, cleaner, more sustainable place to live, work and visit.

It is an exciting time to join the Borough, with many large-scale projects and development on the horizon in which Transport, sustainable and active travel will play a vital role.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead a team in promoting and delivering public transport and sustainable travel initiatives across all model shifts.

Partnerships

You will work in partnership with Local Bus operators, cycling and walking groups and representatives from the Department for Transport and Active Travel England to enhance the travel network.

Context

The role supports efforts to make Bedford a healthier, cleaner, more sustainable place to live, work and visit, within a period of significant projects and development.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 8 October 2025

Interview Date(s)

Interview Date(s): W/C 20 October 2025

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Important notes

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

• a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
• a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email [e-mail]

Guaranteed interview schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.