Transport Planning Officer (Policy)

About the role

Brighton & Hove City Council is looking for a Transport Planning Officer (Policy) to join the Policy & Strategy team at Hove Town Hall. The role develops transport policies and schemes that meet the council's strategic transport objectives and supports its vision of a healthy, fair and inclusive city. It sits within the Highways and Transport Planning sector.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new transport policies and processes, and take part in early scheme development and optioneering
• Lead stakeholder engagement and public consultation for schemes delivered by the wider Transport Projects & Engineering Service
• Provide Local Highway Authority comments on new planning applications and oversee the delivery of transport plans secured through the planning process
• Monitor scheme performance against the DfT's Local Outcomes Framework
• Assist in creating policies such as the Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plan, the Streetscape Design Guide and the Road Safety Action Plan
• Liaise with stakeholders inside and outside the council and assist in the transition to the Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority
• Support the wider team by helping with consultations and commenting on planning applications when needed

Required profile

• Experience of working in transport
• An interest in developing policies and transport schemes
• Flexibility to support colleagues in delivering the team's work

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position with a salary of £35,570 to £40,444
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave and staff discounts
• Hybrid working policy, with remote working available for this role