Principal Transport Strategy Officer

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £49,221- £53,826 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 21st April 2026

Interview Date(s): Week commencing 4th May 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Transport Strategy Officer within the Transport Strategy and Policy Team in the Environment and Transport Department. We are looking for someone to lead on the delivery of the Local Transport Plan (4), ensuring that it is in line with the County Council’s Strategic Outcomes and aligns with the Department of Transport’s guidance.

About the Role

You will have the vision to identify and lead on / coordinate work to commission transport evidence base work (studies, etc.) and the provision of commentary on transport study work as necessary.

You will have experience of supporting a portfolio of transport projects with a knowledge of project management principles.

You will provide advice and support in the:

• Development of commissioning strategies / plans and other relevant highways and transportation strategies and policies.
• Input into other, wider authority economic, social and environmental strategies / strategic documents (e.g. Economic Growth Action Plan and Strategic Infrastructure Plan); and
• Input into external parties’ economic, strategic planning, social and environmental strategies, (e.g. Leicester City Council, district councils).

You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a range of priorities. In return you will get a chance to manage and support exciting and innovative transport projects that will provide the blueprint for how the Department works in the future.

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You will be required, to:

• Deputise for the Team Manager.
• Assist with the undertaking of service reviews.
• Assist with budget coordination and monitoring.
• Participate in recruitment, induction, training and development programmes to help develop the service and ensure it has the skills it needs, including to undertake Personal Development Reviews (PDRs); and
• Ensure staff have appropriate training, including Health and Safety.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Degree or equivalent (e.g. NVQ Level 5/ BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma) Or demonstrable experience of strategy and policy development
• Conducting and managing significant research projects to collect and analyse evidence, such as evidence bases, or analysis/use of evidence to inform decision making, bid development, project development, etc.
• Provision of written and verbal advice and guidance to inform decision making, including by senior managers and Elected Members
• Knowledge of current transport legislation, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of transport strategy and policy framework development or development
• Lead and deliver sustainable, collective high performance through leadership, the setting of clear priorities and a strong approach to performance management.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Charles Sampson - Team Manager – Transport Strategy and Policy Team

Telephone: 0116 305 7098

Email: Charles.sampson@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

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