Network Development Planner (Investment & Growth)

The Opportunity and the context

About the Role

We are seeking a Network Development Planner (Investment & Growth) to lead on identifying, securing, and managing developer and business funding that supports the delivery of new and improved bus services across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.

This role is about turning financial contributions into sustainable, high-quality bus services – helping to ensure new developments and business investment translate into real improvements for passengers and communities.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:
🔹 Identify and manage Section 106 developer contributions and business funding for bus services
🔹 Oversee contracts and grant agreements, ensuring value for money and timely delivery 💷
🔹 Partner with councils, developers, and businesses to design and deliver sustainable transport solutions 🤝
🔹 Act as a subject matter expert, providing input and challenge during annual reviews of developer-funded services
🔹 Track the pipeline of developer contributions and ensure commitments are turned into tangible outcomes
🔹 Report milestones and progress to committees and stakeholders

What we're looking for

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with:
✅ Experience delivering service design in a public transport environment
✅ Strong knowledge (or ability to quickly learn) of Section 106 and transport-related funding mechanisms
✅ Contract and budget management skills, with proven experience managing delivery within set timescales
✅ Excellent data analysis and reporting skills to monitor commitments and outcomes 📊
✅ Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence, negotiate, and build consensus

Desirable:
⭐ Awareness of political sensitivities and regional transport challenges
⭐ Understanding of the UK bus industry and funding landscape

Why Join Us?

Why Join Us?

🌟 Play a key role in linking new developments and investments with better bus services
🌟 Lead on projects that directly improve passenger experiences and community connectivity
🌟 Work with a wide range of partners – from councils and developers to operators and the public
🌟 Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of public transport in the region

📅 Apply today and help us turn investment into growth for the region’s bus network.

🗓️ Closing date: 22nd September 9am

📩How to Apply:

The full job description can be found here.

Please email your cv and covering letter to:recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

🚫 Right to Work

This role does not offer visa sponsorship. You must have an existing and valid right to work in the UK at the time of application.

🤝Our Commitment

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud supporters of the Care Leavers Covenant and Armed Forces Covenant.

We encourage applicants to complete our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire. Your participation in this process is entirely optional and will not impact your application in any way. The information you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used for internal monitoring purposes. Please click on the link to complete this Equal Opportunities Questionnaire Form. For more information, please visit this page.