Sustainable Travel Officer

Job Title: Sustainable Travel Officer

Salary: £29,253- £32,736 per annum

Grade: C

Contract Type: Fixed Term 24 months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

About the Department

The Strategic Transportation and Road Safety Team sits within the Council's Transport and Highways functions, supporting the delivery of local transport, road safety, walking and cycling, and sustainable travel strategies. The team works closely with schools, communities, partner organisations, and neighbouring authorities to promote safer streets, healthier travel choices, and more sustainable neighbourhoods. Its work contributes directly to wider council objectives around public safety, wellbeing, environmental responsibility, and community engagement.

About the Role

As a Sustainable Travel Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Thurrock Road Safety Lead, Strategic Transport Manager, and other council officers in delivering our ambitious plans around travel to school.
• Engaging with and empowering schools, parents and pupils, and our local communities, to deliver school-related sustainable travel programmes and schemes.
• Developing and delivering campaigns and initiatives such as School Streets, Walking Buses, Park & Stride schemes, and road safety training.
• Working collaboratively with schools, communities, and key stakeholders to develop effective local solutions.
• Promoting and encouraging sustainable and active travel across the borough.
• Developing, improving, monitoring, and evaluating sustainable travel programmes and campaigns.
• Supporting the delivery of the council's transport, cycling, and road safety strategies and plans.
• Working in partnership with neighbouring local authorities and external organisations on sustainable travel projects and campaigns.
• Supporting school and community champions and strengthening links between schools and their local communities.

This is primarily a schools-focused role, offering the chance to make a real difference by helping create safer, healthier, and more sustainable travel choices for children, families, and communities across the borough.

What we're looking for.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Enthusiasm, drive and desire to make things happen in their local schools and communities.
• Experience of delivering or supporting community-based programmes, campaigns, or initiatives.
• Knowledge of, or a strong interest in, sustainable travel, road safety, or active travel.
• Strong communication and engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with schools, communities, and partners.
• The ability to work collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to programme development and evaluation.
• An understanding of health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to mandatory training and safe working practices.

DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Child Barred List is required for this post.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 22nd January 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 8th February 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Julie Cooper - Road Safety Lead

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

Application Requirements

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If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.

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