Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£45,852 per annum

About the Role
Join the London Borough of Hackney's Public Realm Division, where we ensure our borough is clean, safe and accessible for residents, businesses and visitors. Within the Streetscene team, you will work in the Sustainable Transport and Engagement team delivering smarter travel and road safety programmes aimed at encouraging safer and more sustainable travel behaviours.

We have an exciting 2-year fixed term contract / secondment opportunity for a Sustainable Transport Planner to support and progress an ambitious transport planning project focused on shared mobility and decarbonisation.

You will work alongside an expert service delivery partner to plan and deliver forward-looking sustainable and shared mobility networks that accelerate cleaner travel uptake and improve air quality for all residents. Under the direct supervision of a senior transport planner, you will also have opportunities to lead on specific project work.

Your role will involve collecting, assembling and analysing data to provide essential background material for key decisions. You will support statutory and legal transport obligations, including traffic management orders and Council decision-making processes, in a politically sensitive and customer-focused way.

This role offers the chance to design and implement public consultation and engagement plans in collaboration with the Council’s communications team. You will use your report writing skills, transport policy knowledge, and ability to interpret transport strategies to contribute effectively. Familiarity with Excel functions such as PIVOT and LOOKUP is expected, and knowledge of GIS is a considerable advantage.

Confidence in engaging with and managing expectations of diverse stakeholders, including politicians, is essential.

As part of Hackney Council, you will be joining a dedicated team committed to serving residents and achieving organisational goals in an inclusive and diverse environment.

Experience
A relevant degree or equivalent is required. Experience or further qualifications in Transport Planning, project management, or a related field would be advantageous.

Proven skills in data collection, analysis, report writing, and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Knowledge of transport policy, transport strategies, and familiarity with Excel functions such as PIVOT and LOOKUP are expected. Experience with GIS is highly desirable.

About you
You are proactive, confident and able to manage expectations of a range of stakeholders including politicians.

You have excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

You demonstrate creativity and initiative, particularly in designing and implementing public consultation and engagement plans.

You share the Council’s values of being Proud, Ambitious, Pioneering, Open, Proactive and Inclusive.

Qualifications
A relevant degree or equivalent qualification is a minimum requirement.

Additional qualifications or training in Transport Planning, project management or related disciplines are advantageous.

Training relevant to transport planning and project work will be provided.