- Part Time
- Permanent
- Winchester
- Posted 7 days ago
- £30,603 – £33,996 per annum (full time equivalent)
- Closing date: Sunday 9 August 2026

About The Role

We are looking for a confident, self‑starting Transport Planner to join our friendly and committed Traffic & Transport Team. This is a varied and rewarding role offering a high degree of independence, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to help shape transport policy and services across the Winchester district.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide transport policy advice for major development areas
- Liaise with Hampshire County Council on transport proposals and policy matters and represent the council as required
- Work collaboratively with City and County engineers to promote and implement transport and environmental schemes
- Advise developers and applicants on transport assessments and supporting information
- Monitor the effectiveness of transport policies and recommend changes where needed
- Work with stakeholders including transport operators and voluntary organisations in the management of public or community transport schemes where required
- Support the council’s cleaner/greener ambitions by promoting low‑carbon/sustainable transport and supporting the council’s Carbon Neutrality Action Plan
- Draft letters, reports and policies, manage transport budgets as required
- Represent the council at public meetings to advise on transport matters
- Inspect transport systems, including active travel routes, for compliance and hazards

Other Duties

- Supervise Winchester’s Park & Ride service, including
- Working closely with bus operators to ensure high quality service delivery
- Carrying out site inspections and monitoring performance
- Managing the service’s finances, including securing government grants
- Leading the procurement of the next Park & Ride operating contract (tendering,



bid evaluation, contract award)

- Contribute to the development of transport policies and strategies, supporting work on

- The Winchester District Local Plan
- The City of Winchester Movement Strategy (WMS)
- Joint County/District transport initiatives
- Transport/Parking policy and wider transport related Council projects
- LGR alignment with adjoining cluster councils

About You

- Qualified to degree standard in an appropriate discipline
- Confident, proactive, reliable and able to work independently
- Skilled in transport planning, policy, and partnership working
- Comfortable managing contracts, procurement processes, and service performance
- Able to communicate effectively with operators, developers, councillors, and the public, presenting the council’s position calmly and authoritatively when required
- Awareness of changes in the industry, including sustainable travel, bus technology and government directives
- Full driving licence is essential; local knowledge of the Winchester area is a significant advantage

Benefits

- Employer‑paid health cash plan
- Cycle‑to‑Work and Car Benefit salary‑sacrifice schemes
- Competitive annual leave per year
- Essential car user allowance
- Flexible working arrangements
- 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)
- Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
- Free parking
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted membership at the two leisure centres in the district
- Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
- Employee retail and shopping discounts
- Season Ticket Loans
- Excellent working setting
- Support for continuous professional development

Contact

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Darren Lewis, Head of Engineering, on .

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