Travel Plan Adviser

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Travel Plan Adviser to join the My Journey Hampshire team in Winchester. The role focuses on developing and delivering travel planning services, engaging with public and private sector stakeholders to promote sustainable travel and reduce congestion.

You will lead travel planning projects, provide expert advice on low-carbon transport, and support wider programme activities such as air quality and consultations.

Qualifications

• A-Level or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Knowledge of travel and transport issues and their health, congestion and air quality impacts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence and build partnerships.
• Experience in travel planning or related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge and passion for promoting sustainable travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write and deliver high-quality travel plans
• Lead stakeholder engagement and consultations
• Support delivery of travel planning programmes
• Coordinate My Journey initiatives
• Provide expert advice on sustainable travel
• Prepare reports, presentations and technical documentation
• Allocate tasks to junior team members whilst managing workloads effectively

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Sustainable travel

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Reference: HCC624987
Salary Range: £34,273 - £37,570 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37 (part time hours will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 18 October 2026

Are you an experienced and driven individual with a passion for sustainable transport and behaviour change? Hampshire County Council is looking for a Travel Plan Adviser to join our My Journey Hampshire team and help shape how people travel across the county.

The Travel Planning Team plays a key role in helping people make healthier, greener and more sustainable travel choices. Our work supports walking, wheeling, cycling, public transport and other low-carbon travel options, contributing to improved health, reduced congestion and a better environment for our communities.

As part of the team, you will be directly leading and supporting projects and initiatives that align with these important objectives, helping the Council deliver its commitment to sustainable transport and climate goals.

The Role:

As a Travel Plan Adviser, you will lead the development and delivery of travel planning services, building relationships with public and private sector stakeholders to support organisations in achieving their travel planning objectives, while assisting with wider programme activities such as marketing, air quality and consultations.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, write and deliver high-quality travel plans
• Lead stakeholder engagement and consultations
• Support with the delivery of travel planning programmes
• Coordinate My Journey initiatives
• Provide expert advice on sustainable travel
• Prepare reports, presentations and technical documentation
• Allocate tasks to junior team members whilst managing workloads effectively

What we’re looking for:

• A-Level or equivalent level qualification or experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues and complexities of travel and transport, and the impact that this can have on both physical and mental health, personal and road safety, congestion and air quality
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to influence and build partnerships
• Experience at the appropriate level in travel planning or other relatable discipline
• To be able to demonstrate knowledge, passion and commitment to promoting sustainable travel and behaviour change
• A good team player who is also able to work independently and remotely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Meaningful work that benefits communities
• Supportive, friendly and collaborative team
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee benefits package

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

You will help create healthier lifestyles, cleaner environments and more sustainable communities across Hampshire.

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of professional backgrounds. Strong transferable skills, enthusiasm, willingness to learn and a passion for supporting healthier, more sustainable communities are key ingredients for success in this role.

Whilst this job is advertised as a full-time post, part-time and flexible hours will be considered providing the needs of the team and the post can still be met.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.