Policy and Plans Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Policy and Plans Manager to lead the development of evidence-based transport strategies and action plans that support healthier, more sustainable and inclusive ways to move around our borough.

You’ll be part of the Strategic Planning & Policy team in the Journeys and Places programme – responsible for delivering all new transport projects in Enfield. This is a key role for someone who understands how policy and data can influence real-world outcomes.

You will:

- Lead the development of transport strategies and detailed action plans for walking, cycling, public transport and more
- Use local and strategic data (including borough-wide monitoring sensors) to track progress against our targets and shape future projects
- Work across teams to identify and prioritise transport schemes that improve safety, reduce car dependency and support community needs
- Prepare funding bids and maximise contributions from developers and other sources
- Line manage two professional officers, supporting their development and performance
- Represent the Council in external partnerships and across the organisation

About you:
You’ll bring a solid background in transport planning or policy, ideally with local authority experience. You’ll be confident in developing strategy and presenting evidence clearly – whether through data dashboards, formal reports or committee briefings. A good understanding of how transport policy links to wider corporate aims such as climate action, regeneration and equity is essential.

Contact Details -
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Richard Eason on richard.eason@enfield.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Claire Turner, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 132 1024 or claire.turner@enfield.gov.uk

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We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.