Transport Planner (Project Officer)

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Council in Huddersfield is seeking an early-career Transport Policy Project Officer to lead the development of transport policy and help shape sustainable travel across the district.

You will work with WYCA and council teams to develop Local Transport Plan themes, engage stakeholders, organise workshops, and drive policy that supports economic growth and accessible transport.

This role offers the chance to contribute to major transport projects and improve connectivity in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development and implementation.
• Ability to organise workshops and stakeholder engagement.
• Commitment to sustainable transport and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop transport policy aligned with council and WYCA plans.
• Support development of public transport networks and mobility initiatives.
• Organise and facilitate stakeholder workshops to build consensus.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across services and partners.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership working

Sustainability mindset

Job description

Join Kirklees Council as a Transport Policy Project Officer!

Are you an early-career interested in Transport Planning, Policy development and Public Transport? 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 development of public transport networks, which support the Council’s wider aims for economic growth and sustainability.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of transport policies such as the West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan 4 and transport themes within the Kirklees Local Plan.

• 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.