Transport Officer

Cambridgeshire County Council; Hilton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

Flexible bank holidays

Shared AVCs / pension contributions

Development opportunities and coaching

Paid volunteering hours

IDEAL staff network

Employee Recognition Awards

Cambs Rewards discounts

Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Job summary

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking a motivated Senior Transport Officer to support the development and delivery of our transport service on a one-year fixed-term basis. The role covers delivery, eligibility, data, systems development and tender preparation, with flexible part-time options.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure effective day-to-day service delivery, monitor bus services and prepare for the 2027 tendering process, positioning the team for future

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and organised Senior Transport Officer to join our team for a one-year fixed-term period, supporting the ongoing development and delivery of our transport service. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to contribute across both the delivery and eligibility elements of the service, providing essential operational support while helping to shape future arrangements. The role will involve supporting data-related activities, progressing the transfer of the application process onto the current system, and undertaking key Senior Transport Officer responsibilities, including bus monitoring and supporting the wider team with day-to-day service delivery. You will also play an important role in preparing for the 2027 tendering process, helping to ensure that the service is well-positioned for future requirements. We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and able to work flexibly across a range of tasks, balancing operational priorities with project-based work. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues will be essential. About the opportunity

• One-year fixed-term appointment.
• Part-time working options will be considered.
• The role may be available as a secondment, subject to agreement with your current team manager.
• A varied workload covering service delivery, eligibility, data, systems development and future tender preparation.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience, contribute to service improvements and support the team in delivering an effective and responsive transport service. Interviews will be held on the 19 November 2026 at New Shire Hall, PE28 4YE., Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.

Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes