Details:
- Salary: £45 - 55 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: East London London
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Our client, a London Borough, is seeking an experienced Transport Strategy Officer to support the finalisation of its Transport Strategy within the Highways sector. This job is a contract role, tailored for a Local Authority transport professional with significant groundwork already completed. The role's focus is to ensure that the Transport Strategy is polished, coherent, and ready for approval.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the final drafting and refinement of the Transport Strategy document
Manage and coordinate committee papers and approval processes
Support and help deliver consultation on the draft strategy
Translate complex policy ideas into clear, high-quality written content
Ensure consistency, structure, and formatting across the document, including tasks like paragraph numbering and document organisation
Respond to potential political changes post-elections, including revising content where required
About You
Extensive experience working within a UK Local Authority, ideally in transport planning, policy, or strategy
Proven track record of developing or finalising strategic policy documents
Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
Comfortable working in a hands-on, detail-oriented role as well as contributing strategically
Experience supporting member processes, committees, and consultations
Able to work autonomously and provide the "final push" to completion
If you are a seasoned Local Authority officer or consultant seeking an opportunity to contribute both strategically and hands-on, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and help shape the future of transport strategy