Strategic Transport Programme Support Officer

The opportunity and the context

Do you want to help shape the future of how people travel across our region?

We’re looking for a Strategic Transport Programme Support Officer to join our Place & Connectivity Directorate.

About the role

You’ll support the Strategic Transport Team to deliver projects that make it easier for residents to walk, wheel, cycle, and use public transport. Expect to get involved in:

• Project & programme support
• Data management & evaluation
• Financial & systems support
• Procurement & contract management
• Working with partners & stakeholders

This role is about making sure projects run smoothly, stay on track, and deliver great outcomes for our communities.

What we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Experience in project/programme coordination
• Knowledge of transport or behavioural change initiatives
• Strong IT skills (especially Excel & MS Office)
• Excellent communication & teamwork skills
• A positive, motivated, and organised approach

Qualifications we’d love you to have include:

• BTEC/NVQ L3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade A*/9–C/7 or equivalent)

Why Join Us?

Why join us?

• Be part of a team influencing how people move across our region
• Play a key role in delivering the Local Transport and Connectivity Plan
• Work in a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking environment

Closing date

The full job description can be found here

Applications close on: Monday 3rd November

Please submit your cv and covering letter to recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk. Any applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

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
• Armed Forces Covenant

We encourage applicants to complete our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire.

Your participation is entirely optional and will not affect your application. The information you provide will be kept confidential and used only for internal monitoring purposes.