Transport Officer

To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.

Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.

Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

Are you passionate about improving local transport services and making a difference in your community?

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to join our Highways and Transport team as a Transport Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering passenger transport services across Rutland

About the role…

As a Transport Officer, you will support the planning, commissioning, and monitoring of local bus services, home-to-school transport, and social care transport for both adults and children. You will also help administer the concessionary travel scheme and work closely with transport providers, schools, local residents and internal teams to ensure services are efficient, accessible, and responsive to community needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and reviewing local bus services and infrastructure
• Supporting the delivery of home-to-school and SEN transport
• Managing contracts and liaising with transport operators
• Administering the concessionary travel scheme
• Conducting surveys and analysing transport data
• Producing timetables and public transport information

About you…

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in passenger transport or a similar administrative role
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to analyse data and propose practical solutions
• A collaborative approach to working with partners and stakeholders
• A good understanding of transport policy and service delivery
• A relevant qualification or experience in transport operations or policy is desirable.

The Transport Officer interviews will be held week commencing 03 November 2025.

Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Our offer to you:

Rutland County Council is a great place to work. We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us, visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Victoria Nicholls, Transport Service Manager at vnicholls@rutland.gov.uk.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

How to apply:

Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all of our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.