Senior Transport Officer

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.