Principal Transport Strategy & Project Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Reference Number: ECAN 04578
Job type: Environment
Employment Contract: Full Time - Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £34,723 - £37,261
Number of hours: 37
Location: Torbay
We are recruiting a Principal Transport Strategy and Project Officer and two Transport Strategy and Project Officers as well as other roles to our growing climate, transport, and planning team. Join the Torbay story and help deliver carbon neutrality and improved accessibility in Torbay.
As a Transport Strategy and Project Officer, you will work as part of our Strategy and Project Management Team, and also across the Council, to update the Local Transport Plan, Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, Electric Vehicle Strategy as well as supporting with the Bus Service Improvement Plan, Local Plan and Climate Emergency plans – ensuring alignment with national and local policy and objectives. Critically, you will manage the delivery the projects identified in those plans and accompanying action plans, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure, active travel and public transport schemes.
You will identify opportunities to bring in additional funding from grants, developing evidence bases and business cases to support those and monitoring and evaluation of projects that are implemented to ensure progress on the Project and Council’s key objectives.
We are looking to recruit to several roles across Spatial Planning here at Torbay and we believe this is an exciting opportunity and a great time to join the expanding team. This will suit an individual looking for a new challenge, the opportunity to shape the sustainable future of the bay, focused on supporting the production, delivery, and review of policy and projects, and enjoying a good work-life balance in a naturally inspiring part of the UK.
You can see what we offer as a council, including a benefits package, at www.torbay.gov.uk/what-we-offer.
For an informal discussion please contact Adam Luscombe (adam.luscombe@torbay.gov.uk or 07920247651).
Torbay Council
Recruitment – HR Support
Town Hall
Castle Circus
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 3DR recruitment@torbay.gov.uk 01803 207392
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Principal Transport Strategy & Project Officer roles across Torbay Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £42,503 - £45,495 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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