Transport Strategy Officer
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,022 to £33,699 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neath Port Talbot Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ05123 |
Summary
Ready to shape the future of transport in Neath Port Talbot and beyond? This is your chance to make a real impact!
We’re on the lookout for an energetic and visionary Transport Strategy Officer to help drive innovative change across our communities. You’ll work side-by-side with passionate leaders to craft and deliver modern, sustainable transport strategies and policies—not just for Neath Port Talbot, but for the entire South West Wales region. Imagine developing creative solutions that get people walking and cycling that will transform how people move, live, and connect.
Step into a role where you’ll:
- Champion walking and cycling, bringing the vision of safer, greener travel to life
- Shape and update future walking and cycling plans with a focus on innovation and progress
- Work hands-on with exciting transport initiatives, from concept to implementation
- Help apply for funding to unlock the next generation of transport projects
About you:
We’re looking for curious minds and bold thinkers—minimum 7 GCSEs (including Maths and English at Grades A-C), plus a BTEC Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field like transport planning, engineering, or environment.
About us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
- Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
- Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
- Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
- Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
- Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
- Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
- Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For more information and to apply please visit https://www.npt.gov.uk/jobs/
DBS requirements:
This post is not subject to a DBS check or
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.
We’re on the lookout for an energetic and visionary Transport Strategy Officer to help drive innovative change across our communities. You’ll work side-by-side with passionate leaders to craft and deliver modern, sustainable transport strategies and policies—not just for Neath Port Talbot, but for the entire South West Wales region. Imagine developing creative solutions that get people walking and cycling that will transform how people move, live, and connect.
Step into a role where you’ll:
- Champion walking and cycling, bringing the vision of safer, greener travel to life
- Shape and update future walking and cycling plans with a focus on innovation and progress
- Work hands-on with exciting transport initiatives, from concept to implementation
- Help apply for funding to unlock the next generation of transport projects
About you:
We’re looking for curious minds and bold thinkers—minimum 7 GCSEs (including Maths and English at Grades A-C), plus a BTEC Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field like transport planning, engineering, or environment.
About us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
- Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
- Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
- Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
- Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
- Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
- Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
- Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For more information and to apply please visit https://www.npt.gov.uk/jobs/
DBS requirements:
This post is not subject to a DBS check or
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.