Job Title: Principal Integrated Transport Officer
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: HC10 £46,142 - £50,269
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford
Closing date: 19/06/2026
Introduction
The ultimate goal of the Transport planning team is to deliver better experiences for passengers, residents and businesses, better connectivity both inward and outward to our neighbours, region and nations and ultimately a better place to live. Our goal is to ensure transport is a focus for all relevant plans from a wide range of council departments, for example the Local Plan, Climate Change mitigation plan, Public Health, Care leavers plan, and so on. You will need to build alliances and relationships across the whole council, and with the many external agencies we work with. This is a key role taking a leading position in what and how we deliver connectivity, and how we make intelligent investment decisions for DfT funding streams.
We are proud of our close-knit and supportive team at Herefordshire Council. This role offers not just a platform to make an impact, but also a chance to grow your career in a workplace that values your expertise and ambition with formal training already funded and lots more opportunities to develop available.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Ffion Horton, Service Manager for Transport Planning on [email protected]
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified, therefore early applications are encouraged.
The location for this role is Plough Lane Offices, Hereford. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely as you need.
The Role
Herefordshire Council are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced active/integrated transport person to join our Transport Planning Service.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how people move around Herefordshire, helping to create more connected, healthy and sustainable communities. You’ll be at the heart of delivering ambitious transport and active travel initiatives that make a real difference for residents, businesses and visitors.
If you’re passionate about transport planning, enjoy working collaboratively, and are motivated by delivering meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
What will you be doing?
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll take a leading position in developing and delivering transport strategies and projects across the county.
You will:
- Lead the delivery of the integrated transport elements of the Local Transport Plan, helping to shape the future of transport in Herefordshire
- Drive forward the Local Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Infrastructure Plan (LCWWIP), supporting more active and sustainable travel choices
- Identify and secure funding opportunities, developing strong, successful bids that bring investment into the county
- Work closely with partners including Active Travel England, local stakeholders and community groups to deliver shared ambitions
- Commission and manage projects and consultants, ensuring high-quality delivery and value for money
- Provide expert advice to senior officers and elected members, helping to inform key decisions
- Engage with the public and stakeholders to develop transport solutions that reflect local needs and priorities
- Support and guide colleagues, contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment
This is a role where your ideas, leadership and expertise will have a visible impact across the county.
About You
We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a proactive, positive approach.
You will ideally have:
- A degree (or equivalent experience) and a relevant professional qualification in transport, planning or a related field
- Experience in transport planning, policy development or active travel delivery
- A good understanding of national transport policy and funding opportunities
- Experience of managing projects, budgets and external consultants
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to analyse information and turn ideas into practical solutions
- A collaborative and supportive approach to working with colleagues and partners
Most importantly, you’ll be motivated to make a difference and excited by the opportunity to shape transport in Herefordshire.
We Offer
A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
- Salary range of £46,142 - £50,269 (HC10)
- Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Career progression: clear pathways to progress
- Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
- Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
- Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
- Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Why Choose Us?
We're proud and excited to unveil our new recruitment video, a celebration of Herefordshire's people, places, and purpose. Set in the heart of England and filled with pride, compassion and possibility, the video brings to life what it means to work somewhere you truly belong.
At Herefordshire Council, every role matters and every person makes a real difference for our communities. We’re a team where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow together.
Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west.
Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working. We are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, which is a cross border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire who are collectively working to secure funding to invest in the region.
The council priorities over the next four years are set out in the Council Plan, with four main areas;
People: We will enable residents to realise their potential, to be healthy and to be part of great communities who support each other. We want all children to have the best start in life.
Place: We will protect and enhance our environment and ensure that Herefordshire is a great place to live. We will support the right housing in the right place, we will support access to green spaces and we will do everything we can to recover the health of our rivers.
Growth: We will create the conditions to deliver sustainable growth across the county; attracting inward investment, building business confidence, creating jobs, enabling housing development along with providing the right infrastructure.
Transformation: We will be an efficient council that embraces best practice, delivers innovation through technology and demonstrates value for money.
Don’t meet all parts of the job description?
Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills.
Reasonable Adjustments
Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [email protected].
Creating an inclusive workplace
We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs.
For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
- Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified, therefore early applications are encouraged.
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact: (hiring manager name, role, contact details).
Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox - check your spam/ junk folder too. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!