Transport Project Officer

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Gloucestershire is seeking a Transport Project Officer to improve bus services through project delivery and community engagement. This role requires experience in transport planning and a strong focus on sustainable transport principles. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders and manage project progress effectively. Hybrid working options are available, and the position offers competitive benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Annual leave increasing with service

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, project delivery, or stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of sustainable transport principles and the aims of the National Bus Strategy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative and customer-focused approach to working with partners and the public.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of BSIP-funded projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with bus operators, councils, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, manage budgets, and report outcomes.
• Engage with communities and interest groups.
• Assist in preparing funding bids and business cases.

Skills

Transport planning

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Data management

Customer focus

Job description

Overview

• Job Title: Transport Project Officer
• Job Location: Shire Hall, Gloucestershire
• Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum
• Hours per Week: 37
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 28/09/2025
• Job Requisition Number: 12531
• This post is not open to job share

About The Team & Role

You’ll be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), aimed at making bus travel more reliable, accessible, and attractive for all users. You’ll play a key role in delivering projects that enhance bus services and promote sustainable travel across the county. Your work will contribute directly to improving passenger experience, increasing bus patronage, and supporting Gloucestershire’s wider transport and climate goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and delivery of BSIP-funded projects and initiatives.
• Collaborating with bus operators, district councils, and other stakeholders to implement service improvements.
• Monitoring project progress, managing budgets, and reporting on outcomes.
• Engaging with communities and interest groups to understand needs and promote public transport.
• Assisting in the preparation of funding bids, business cases, and performance reports.

About You

You’ll bring a strong understanding of public transport operations and the challenges facing bus services. You’ll be confident working with data, managing projects, and building relationships with internal and external partners.

Essential Qualities

• Experience in transport planning, project delivery, or stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of sustainable transport principles and the aims of the National Bus Strategy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative and customer-focused approach to working with partners and the public.

About Us

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 24.5 days annual leave rising to 29.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• An in-house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network

How To Apply

If you’re ready to help shape the future of bus travel in Gloucestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application and personal statement by clicking the “Apply Now” button. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Matthew Parker via email at [e-mail].

Closing date: Sunday 28th September 2025

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:

Transport Project Officer - Job Profile

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.