Travel Plan Officer (Schools and Planning) x2

Looking for a role that makes a difference? Interested in a role where you can use your
people and problem-solving skills and where no two days are the same?

We are excited to be recruiting to a new role of Travel Plan Officer (Schools and
Planning). There are two posts available.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a project to reduce congestion and improve
travel for people across Lincolnshire!

The Travel Plan Officer roles are a chance to be involved in supporting our schools and local
communities with travel issues. The role will lead on initiatives that promote active travel
and reduce car dependency during the school run, along with leading countywide travel planning.

You will focus on enabling a shift towards walking and cycling by delivering engaging
face-to-face behaviour change activities in schools and communities across Lincolnshire as well
as supporting educational establishments and housing developers to create and monitor fit for
purpose travel plans.

You will also work collaboratively with the Active Travel Team to support travel initiatives
across the county as well as working closely with schools, colleges, local planning
authorities, and colleagues from across the County Council to deliver change to modes of
transport.

About You

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills who is comfortable speaking to a
variety of different people, whether it’s school children, planning officers or travel
companies. You’ll have experience of delivering projects and be excited to have the opportunity
to shape our travel plan strategies.

This is a two year fixed term contract but there is the possibility that the contract
will be extended, subject to funding.

If you would like an informal chat about the role please contact Dan Clayton
on [email protected] or
Dominic Fieldhouse-Gray on [email protected]

Closing date: 5th October 2025.

Interviews will be week commencing 20th October 2025

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled
worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF
Level 6.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an
application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and
under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the
advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid
disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may
be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers
to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You
will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this
work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as
part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you
to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and
we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse
at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.