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2 Years Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity. Our Public Realm Division ensures that the London Borough of Hackney is clean, safe and accessible for all residents, businesses and visitors. The Streetscene team is responsible for the design and maintenance of all highway networks, footways, bridges and lighting on public roads, contributing to the well-being of our community and creating a sustainable public realm. The Sustainable Transport and Engagement team delivers smarter travel and road safety programmes to influence behaviour change towards safer and more sustainable forms of travel.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sustainable Transport Planner to assist in managing and progressing an ambitious project at the forefront of transport planning. You will help to deliver projects across sustainable and active travel with a focus on shared mobility and decarbonisation of transport.

Working in partnership with an appointed service delivery partner, you will support the planning and delivery of forward-looking sustainable and shared mobility networks in Hackney that will accelerate the uptake of cleaner travel options, delivering improvements to air quality for residents. You will work under the supervision of a senior transport planner, with opportunities to take the lead in some project work.

• Assist in managing and progressing sustainable transport projects with a focus on shared mobility and decarbonisation.
• Support planning and delivery of sustainable and shared mobility networks in Hackney in partnership with a service delivery partner.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement and public consultation planning in coordination with the Council’s communications team.
• Analyse data to inform decisions, including collection, assembly and analysis of background material.
• Support delivery of statutory and legal obligations related to transportation (e.g., traffic management orders) and Council decision-making processes.
• Demonstrate report writing, knowledge of transport policy, and interpretation of transport strategies; proficient verbal communication.
• Utilise GIS where possible and engage with stakeholders including politicians to manage expectations.

• Relevant degree or equivalent (minimum requirement). Experience or further qualifications in Transport Planning or a relevant skill such as project management is an advantage.
• Willingness to receive training relevant to transport planning and project work.
• Strong data handling and analysis skills; familiarity with Excel (e.g., pivot and lookup features).
• Knowledge of GIS is a considerable benefit.
• Ability to communicate clearly, write reports, and engage with stakeholders including politicians.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process and do not accept supporting statements or CVs. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the process, you will complete competency-based questions to demonstrate suitability based on the role’s skills and experience. We encourage applicants to use their own voice and avoid AI-generated submissions.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 02 October 2025 (22:59).

Interview and assessment date: Week commencing 13 October 2025.

Hackney Council seeks to be a place for everyone, celebrating diversity and ensuring everyone feels valued, included and involved. We look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

The Council prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by social and economic circumstances and therefore welcome flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works) offering guidance to Hackney residents applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying, please contact Hackney Works at: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk