Principal Transport Planner (Strategy)

We are looking for an experienced professional to join North Northamptonshire Council as a Principal Transport Planner (Strategy). Sitting within the Highways service of our Place & Economy directorate, the role forms a key part of our Transport Strategy team. Working with our public transport and sustainable transport officers, you will be developing the policies, strategies and investment schemes to enable the Council to meet its aspirations for improving transport facilities while facing the challenge of a climate emergency., You will play a leading role in developing North Northamptonshire's first Local Transport Plan, along with other transport strategies. You will provide expert transport advice to assist in the preparation of Local Plans and develop the highway and transport improvement schemes that will shape North Northamptonshire's future.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have significant transport planning or policy experience, particularly in strategy development and public consultation. Good project management skills and experience of partnership working are also required. Experience of Local Transport Plans, Local Plans or the management of transport projects will also be useful.

We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.

Our priorities are:

• helping people live active fulfilled lives


• caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities


• enabling a thriving and successful economy


• leading on a green and sustainable environment


• ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live


• providing modern public services


Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.

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• a competitive salary


• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.


• opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council


• generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days


• agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.