Transport Planner (Transportation)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the Tower Hamlets Transport Planning team, within our Transport and Highways Service.

Role purpose

As a Transport Planner within the Transportation Group, you will take the lead on delivery and implementation of the borough's School Travel Plans through TfL's Travel for Life programme, alongside delivery of behaviour change projects including Zero Emission Network (ZEN), cycle training, inclusive cycling, community cycle hubs, cycle parking and the council's staff travel plan. You will also assist in funding bid submissions, stakeholder engagement and the development and implementation of integrated transport strategies.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to co-ordinate the borough's School Travel Plan programme, delivering an increase in TfL Travel for Life accredited schools, and assisting in delivery of a range of key projects including the award winning Zero Emission Network (ZEN) and workplace travel plans alongside delivery of Local Implementation Plan (LIP) projects including cycle training, inclusive cycling, community cycle hubs, cycle parking and other sustainable travel projects in line with the Tower Hamlets Transport Strategy. The role will also involve contributing towards strategic policies including the Transport Strategy and supporting documents, including the Local Plan, Road Safety Plan, Walking and Cycling Plan and Air Quality Action Plan. The role will involve working with a range of external stakeholders including TfL, NHS, the GLA, neighbouring boroughs and local community organisations, alongside internal stakeholders in Transport and Highways, Planning, Regeneration and Public Health. The role will also involve identifying and bidding for funding to deliver projects.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and/or 5 years' relevant professional experience within transport planning or other related fields (e.g. project management, policy).

Additional Information

Tower Hamlets is a fascinating multi-cultural borough, steeped in history and with the fastest growing population in the country. It is the most densely populated borough in the country and two-thirds of households do not own a car. Tower Hamlets is serious about dealing with the transportation challenges it faces, which include congestion, poor air quality, road danger and physical inactivity. With the Elizabeth Line serving the borough alongside rail, tube, DLR, an extensive bus network and good strategic cycle network coverage, the opportunities for change are substantial.

The main role of this post holder will be to co-ordinate the borough's School Travel Plan programme, facilitating an increase in the number of engaged and accredited schools, which currently stands at 47 and 38 respectively. The sustainable mode share of schoolchildren in the borough currently stands at 87% and we are aiming to increase this to 90%. Additionally, you will assist in project delivery for the award winning Zero Emission Network (ZEN). The ZEN operates in Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, the City of London and Westminster and is funded by the Mayor of London’s Air Quality Fund. ZEN aims to help local businesses and residents save money, improve air quality and reduce emissions through the delivery of projects including workplace cargo bike grants, engagement events, micro-logistics hubs and cargo bike share schemes.

You will also assist in delivery of LIP funded behaviour change projects including cycle training, inclusive cycling, community cycle hubs, cycle parking and other sustainable travel projects in line with the Tower Hamlets Transport Strategy. A hybrid work pattern will apply to this role, with 3 days a week in our award winning Tower Hamlets Town Hall, Whitechapel, and 2 days a week working from home.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Rob Morton, Principal Transport Planner on 0207 364 6940 or e-mail: robert.morton@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.

Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.

We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.