Transport Planner (Project Officer)

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Council is seeking a Project Officer – Transport Policy to lead the development of transport policy, support public transport networks, and drive sustainable, accessible travel for Huddersfield and surrounding areas.

You will work with WYCA and other partners to shape policy, coordinate stakeholder workshops, and help deliver transport projects across the district. This role offers 37 hours per week and is based in Huddersfield.

Qualifications

• Experience of developing transport policy or related policy areas.
• Experience in working with external partners and stakeholders.
• A commitment to sustainability and accessible transport solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and shape Kirklees transport policy.
• Support development of public transport networks within the Council.
• Organise stakeholder workshops and build consensus among partners.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership working

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 Hours

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 10

Salary

£39,481 - £42,123

Advert Wording

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 the Active Travel Fund, Transforming Cities Fund, and the City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement, we are expanding active travel networks and improving urban and rural areas alike.

Excitingly, the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade project 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.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities.

Closing date

11 November 2026, 11:55 PM

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