Transport Strategy Manager
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,091 to £49,282 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Neath Port Talbot, Wales |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neath Port Talbot Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ04704 |
Summary
Transport Strategy Manager
Job description
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week
Working Style: Mobile Hybrid
We are currently looking for a Transport Strategy Manager to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of Transport Strategies and Policies for Neath Port Talbot Council and the Wider South West Wales Region. Including the preparation of an Active Travel Delivery Plan for Neath Port Talbot Council.
The post holder will work with the Programme and Commissioning Manager, to ensure the Council complies with the requirements of the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013. They will be responsible for the preparation and review Neath Port Talbot&©s $ùActive Travel Network Map&© and the preparation of regular progress reports.
Responsibilities will also include the management of the Active Travel programme for the delivery of Active Travel infrastructure in Neath Port Talbot Council. Including assessment of potential active travel routes and project management of the development and implementation of walking and cycling routes and facilities.
The post holder will assist in the preparation of funding applications for transport projects and other initiatives.
The post requires a minimum of a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as transport planning/engineering/ environmental.
Welsh language skills are not necessary.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Neath Port Talbot Council offers a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
For an informal discussion, please contact Hasan Hasan on 07805013727 or email l.pack@npt.gov.uk or h.hasan@npt.gov.uk
DBS requirements:
This post is not subject to a DBS check
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
Job description
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week
Working Style: Mobile Hybrid
We are currently looking for a Transport Strategy Manager to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of Transport Strategies and Policies for Neath Port Talbot Council and the Wider South West Wales Region. Including the preparation of an Active Travel Delivery Plan for Neath Port Talbot Council.
The post holder will work with the Programme and Commissioning Manager, to ensure the Council complies with the requirements of the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013. They will be responsible for the preparation and review Neath Port Talbot&©s $ùActive Travel Network Map&© and the preparation of regular progress reports.
Responsibilities will also include the management of the Active Travel programme for the delivery of Active Travel infrastructure in Neath Port Talbot Council. Including assessment of potential active travel routes and project management of the development and implementation of walking and cycling routes and facilities.
The post holder will assist in the preparation of funding applications for transport projects and other initiatives.
The post requires a minimum of a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as transport planning/engineering/ environmental.
Welsh language skills are not necessary.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Neath Port Talbot Council offers a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
For an informal discussion, please contact Hasan Hasan on 07805013727 or email l.pack@npt.gov.uk or h.hasan@npt.gov.uk
DBS requirements:
This post is not subject to a DBS check
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
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