Senior Transport Officer-Travel Planning

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Transport Officer – Travel Planning to join our Sustainable Travel Team within the Place Department. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver initiatives that support Derbyshire’s transition to more sustainable and active travel choices.

About the Role

You will play a key role in promoting, developing and implementing our Modal Shift programme, working closely with schools, businesses, developers, council departments, external organisations, and wider regional partners.

Your work will support behaviour change, encourage sustainable travel choices, and contribute to strategic transport planning across Derbyshire and the East Midlands region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, promote and monitor Travel Plans for schools, businesses, developers, and internal teams.
• Support and deliver sustainable travel behavioural change initiatives.
• Undertake and analyse travel surveys to inform policy and programme development.
• Provide expert advice to elected members, senior managers, developers, and partner organisations.
• Contribute to the development of the East Midlands Combined County Authority Joint Local Transport Plan.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Sustainable Growth, Highways, Regeneration, and external bodies such as transport operators and Active Travel England.
• Help develop and promote communication campaigns on active and sustainable travel.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience developing and implementing travel plans or sustainable travel behaviour change initiatives.
• Understands sustainable travel modes and associated legislation.
• Can analyse complex issues and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders.
• Is confident presenting to senior officers and elected members.
• Is proactive, organised, and able to manage a busy and varied workload.
• Works well in partnership and can build productive professional relationships.

Essential Qualifications

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in transport planning or a related field.
  OR
• An alternative relevant qualification plus substantial experience in school travel planning, employee travel planning, or behavioural change programmes.

Why Join Derbyshire County Council?

Derbyshire County Council is committed to being an employer of choice and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working hours (subject to service needs)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• A supportive working environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Salary sacrifice schemes (e.g., cycle to work, electric/Hybrid Vehicle)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A comprehensive wellbeing package supporting your physical and mental health

You’ll be part of a forward‑thinking organisation committed to sustainability, public service, and improving life for residents across Derbyshire.

Apply today!

Provisional Interview Date: 20th April 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.