Travel Planning Assistant

We are looking for a Travel Planning Assistant to join our team in the Integrated Passenger Transport Group on a part time basis (22.5 hours per week).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of sustainable travel inititatives accross County Durham.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

In this role, you will support the development, implementation and monitoring of Travel Plans to encourage more sustainable travel choices for education, commuting and businesses. You will gather and analyse survey data to understand travel patterns and identify opportunities to promote more sustainable travel options.

You will assist in coordinating the delivery of sustainable travel initiatives, campaigns and events within the workplace to encourage behaviour change.

You will also work closely with internal teams and external partners, including schools and businesses, providing advice and monitoring progress against Travel Plan targets.

We encourage you to contact Helen Garry, Travel Planning Officer via email at [email protected] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Experience of delivering a campaign to change behaviour to a target audience
• Experience of co-ordinating and delivering initiatives and campaigns
• Knowledge of sustainable travel promotion or similar behavioural change programmes
• Awareness of current transportation issues and relevant government guidance and legislation

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on 20th and 21st July 2026.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the 'Person Specification' section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

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If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email [email protected]

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