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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Place
Service Area
Skills & Regeneration
Hours
37.00
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Hybrid - Predominantly home based with contact hours in Civic Centre 1
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
31st March 2027 - With the possibility of the role be extended or becoming permanent.
Grade
Grade 10
Salary
£37,035 - £39,513

JOIN KIRKLEES COUNCIL AS A TRANSPORT POLICY OFFICER!

Are you an early-career interested in Transport Planning or Policy development? Kirklees Council is seeking a talented and forward-thinking professional to lead the development of transport policy.
Join us in driving the future of transport in the North of England and help us shape sustainable, connected communities.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? APPLY TODAY TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT IN KIRKLEES!

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Rory Davis is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period.
Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission. If you are refused permission to apply for a secondment, please contact HR Recruitment to register the refusal.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
13 August 2025, 11:55 PM

As our Project Officer – Transport Policy, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transport in Kirklees. You will be responsible for developing our transport policy, supporting economic growth, sustainability, and our net-zero goals.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development of transport policy within the Kirklees Local Plan and West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan 4
• Advocate for policies and decisions which maximise funding for bus, rail, mass transit and shared transport (mobility hubs, bikeshare and car clubs).
• Organise and facilitate stakeholder workshops to build consensus around policy development.
• Build highly effective relationships with stakeholders, across Council services and partners, including transport operators and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

You will bring:

• Practical experience of the application or development of policy
• Experience of partnership working.
• A passion for sustainability and creating accessible and innovative transport linkages between places.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of transport policy.