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Job Location drjobs

Ipswich - UK

Yearly Salary drjobs

£ 46670 - 57025

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description
  • Suffolk County Council Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid
  • 46670 - 57025per annum (pro rata for part time)
  • 37 hours per week- Flexible working options available
  • Permanent

Imagine a career where your ideas shape the future of regional transport your work directly influences national investment and your growth is supported every step of the way. Thats what we offer at Transport East. As our new Principal Strategic Transport Planner youll play a pivotal role in developing and delivering strategic transport policy across one of the UKs fastest-growing regions. Youll collaborate with senior stakeholders across government and local authorities lead the commissioning of technical work and help shape the long-term vision for sustainable inclusive and decarbonised transport.

Join a dynamic and motivated team where creativity and innovation are encouraged and where your expertise will help reimagine how transport can transform lives and places across our region.

Your role and responsibilities

As a key member of the Transport East team you will play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term strategic direction of transport strategy within the region. Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and Delivering Strategic Transport and Policy: working with strategic policy managers to develop and deliver strategic transport and policy initiatives for the Transport East region
  • Best Practice: Understanding best practice and developing these into plans and strategies for the Transport East region to inform future national investment
  • Engaging and Collaborating: Regular engagement and collaboration with senior-level stakeholders including Government departments regional Local Transport Authorities District Councils and Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs)
  • Commissioning Professional Advice: Within the framework of the overarching Transport Strategy commission professional advice to support our work this will include technical analysis through to strategy implementation plans
  • Managing Commissioned Work: Ensure that commissioned work is managed within agreed programmes and budgets.

You will need

  • Level 7 (postgraduate plus experience) or equivalent experience
  • Incorporated or Chartered Engineer or Planner or equivalent experience and knowledge
  • Substantial relevant experience in the technical field or related professional field
  • Excellent technical and professional knowledge with an understanding of wider policy connections at both national and local levels
  • Experience of partnership working and of establishing maintaining and developing effective working relationships at all levels across partner organisations
  • Commitment to the promotion of sustainable transport for all.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Transport East is an independent partnership of local authorities and other bodies covering Norfolk Suffolk Essex Southend and one of seven Sub-national Transport Bodies in England our role is to speak with a single voice on the regions transport strategy and investment priorities. The Transport East region is of huge importance to the UK. It is home to 3.5 million people and 1.7 million jobs. With a vibrant economy worth 73 billion it is already one of the fastest growing regions in the UK outside of London.

We operate in a high energy and professional environment: creativity and innovative thought are encouraged and allows the team to develop their own capabilities and ambitions.

The staff of Transport East are hosted by Suffolk County Council on behalf of the wider partnership.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report ().

For more information

Please contact Suzanne Buck for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 0 or emailing .

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1 . Can you describe a time when you developed and delivered a strategic transport or policy initiative What was your approach how did you engage stakeholders and what were the outcomes

2. How do you ensure that your strategic transport plans align with both national and local policy frameworks Can you provide an example where you introduced innovative thinking to address a complex challenge

3. Tell me about a situation where you collaborated with senior-level stakeholders such as Government departments national agencies or local authorities. How did you manage these relationships and what was the result

4. Explain a complex transport-related problem you have encountered. How did you analyse the problem develop a strategic solution and anticipate potential issues

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling0.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30pm 11 June 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 23 June 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid




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