Part Time

Permanent

Winchester

Posted 2 weeks ago

48738 - 54143 £ / Year

Closes: 11 October 2026

Website Winchester City Council Winchester City Council

Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 21 October 2026

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 24 hours per week — flexible working patterns will be considered, for example 3 full days or 4/5 shorter days

Salary: £31,614 – £35,120 per annum (£48,738 – £54,143 full time equivalent)

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.

About The Role
You will act as a key source of transport planning expertise within the Council, providing advice to internal teams—particularly Planning—on major development schemes and strategic projects.

A significant part of the role involves supervising 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)

You will also 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

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 councils cleaner/greener ambitions by promoting low carbon/sustainable transport and supporting the councils Carbon Neutrality Action Plan.

Drafting of letters, reports and policies, managing transport budgets as required.

To represent the council at public meetings to advise on transport matters.

Inspecting transport systems including active travel routes for compliance/hazards.

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 assertively presenting the councils position in a calm authoritative manner when required

Able to maintain awareness of changes in the industry including sustainable travel, bus technology and government directives.

A full driving licence is essential for this role, and local knowledge of the Winchester area is a significant advantage.

We Offer An Excellent Package Of Benefits Including

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

Interested?
This is an engaging technical role with high levels of autonomy, if you would like an informal discussion about the position, please contact Darren Lewis, Head of Engineering on 01962 848571.

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