Sustainable Travel Officer

Are you enthusiastic, motivated and interested in environmental matters? If you are we have an excellent opportunity within the Sustainability and Natural Environment Team. We are looking to recruit a Sustainable Travel Officer to work with the Team on cycling and walking projects. We have a fixed-term position for 2 years, with the possibility of becoming permanent depending on funding.

About the role

The Sustainable Travel Officer role is an exciting opportunity to be involved in delivering cycling and walking projects across the county. The post will involve working on developing plans for new cycling and walking routes, delivery of behaviour change programmes and the development of cycling and walking strategies for key settlements around the county. The Council already has in place a series of behaviour change, capability and active travel investment projects and this role is an opportunity to further develop the programme. This role will be largely hybrid, with an expectation to be in the office a minimum of once a week. 

About You

The ideal candidate will be able to evidence and demonstrate the following qualities and skills:

• Qualifications: Hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a related subject, or have significant relevant experience demonstrating continual professional development.
• Communication Skills: Possess strong communication skills at all levels, enabling effective interaction with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Technical Proficiency: Be proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Attitude: Exhibit a positive, can-do attitude, with a proactive approach to tackling challenges and achieving goals.

If you are passionate about Lincolnshire's sustainable travel and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• “Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
• Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
• 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
• A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
• Free financial wellbeing advice

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

Applications will close on 22/06/25 and interviews will take place WC 07/07/25

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:

Dan Clayton via email [email protected]

Best of luck with your application

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.