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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Active Travel Connectivity Officer within our Sustainable Travel and Advertising Team, supporting the delivery of active travel initiatives through planning, scheme development, project delivery and engagement.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
 
You will provide professional support for active travel across planning, scheme development, project delivery and stakeholder engagement. You will ensure that new developments incorporate effective active travel infrastructure, while also contributing to the design and delivery of the Council’s improvement schemes. You will also support behaviour change initiatives and maintain digital mapping resources, helping to deliver a safe, inclusive and well-connected active travel network across County Durham.
 
We encourage you to contact Tony Leckenby, Public Transport Team Leader via email at tony.leckenby@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
 
WHAT WILL I NEED?
 

• Qualified to HNC/D Level 5 or equivalent in a relevant subject, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Experience working in transport, highways, sustainable travel or active travel projects, including scheme development and delivery.
• Understanding of planning application processes where transport and active travel are material considerations.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement, negotiation and partnership working.

 
Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

INTERVIEWS
 
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 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.

Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
 
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentNE@durham.gov.uk
 
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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: Career Graded 8 - 10 - G8 £32,597 - £36,363 / G9 £35,412 - £39,152 / G10 £38,220 - £41,771

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Officer