OR– Principal Transport Planner

Job Title: Principal Transport Planner

Hours: 37

Salary: HC10 £ 46,142 – £50,269 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hereford

Closing Date: 27/07/2026

As the Principal Transport Planner, you will play a key role in shaping transport policy, delivering strategic initiatives, and leading projects that improve connectivity for residents, businesses and wider communities in Herefordshire.

For an informal discussion, contact Ffion Horton, Service Manager for Transport Planning, at Ffion

• Developing and delivering strategic transportation strategies and policies
• Local and regional rail and bus strategy and policy
• Securing transport funding
• Commissioning and managing projects
• Engaging with communities and stakeholders to ensure transport solutions are inclusive and effective.
• Tackling key challenges, from rural connectivity to modernising urban infrastructure.

• Degree level or equivalently qualified, desirably in a transport or planning related subject
• Sound understanding of current transport policy and legislation, sustainable transport initiatives and the management of transport related policies and programmes, and transportation planning methods
• Experience in development of policy and strategy relating to all modes of transport, along with a sound knowledge of statutory requirements and national policy context for local transport

• Salary range of £46,142 – £50,269
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Career progression: clear pathways to progress
• Annual leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays; additional 10 days per annum may be purchased during the request period
• Flexible working: including the potential for job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
• Access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits, including savings, cash‑back and discounts

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:

• Those who indicate that they have a disability; this is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme.
• Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist; this is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver; this is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.