Location
Horsham, West Sussex

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£45,091 per annum

About the Role
Horsham District Council is seeking an Active Travel Co-ordinator to lead the Council’s ambitions in promoting sustainable transport and encouraging positive changes in travel behaviour. You will champion active travel by improving and connecting walking, wheeling, and cycling networks across the district. This role involves close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders including West Sussex County Council, Parish and Neighbourhood Councils, and community groups. Your work will help ensure everyday journeys become safer, more accessible, and enjoyable for people of all ages.

About Us
We offer a friendly and supportive working environment where you can get to know your colleagues well. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by providing 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), along with flexible and hybrid working options where applicable. Our benefits package includes access to an online platform offering discounts from retailers and a car lease scheme. Staff are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), with the Council contributing approximately 20% of pensionable salary. We support professional development through reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a variety of training opportunities, including in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) and Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Experience
Proven relevant qualifications and experience in transport planning, infrastructure development, or public realm projects are essential.

About You
You will be able to work under clear instruction and independently, using your initiative to develop, recommend, and progress solutions. Excellent partnership building skills and the ability to lead multi-agency initiatives are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in transport planning or related fields are required to meet the role’s essential criteria.