Sefton Council is a vibrant local authority that is already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030.

Why join our Transport Planning team?

The Transport Planning team, which embraces strategic transport planning, highways design and highways development control, plays a vital role in supporting the Councils regeneration ambitions. As such:

• Your role includes leading the development, management, delivery and monitoring of exciting and rewarding school neighbourhood projects aimed at improving road safety and accessibility for the school community – thus supporting active travel, improved highway safety and enhanced public realm.
• You will support the development, design and delivery of safe, accessible and sustainable transportation infrastructure.
• Your role will require excellent communication and engagement skills and experience in data collection and analysis.
• You will support the Council’s ambitious Growth and Strategic Investment Programme and transformation of the borough’s transportation infrastructure in line with our emerging Low Carbon Transport Strategy and overarching regeneration and Net Zero ambitions.
• You will collaborate with colleagues in other teams across the Council, including Regeneration, Neighbourhoods and Public Health, as well as collaborating with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and other local, regional and national partners.

Your role

Sefton Council is seeking a committed, enthusiastic and experienced School Neighbourhood Officer, with significant experience in effective management of school and community based active travel projects and engagement activities. You will be required to develop and manage school neighbourhood projects across the borough, leading on the effective delivery of our school-based active travel programme.

Your role will involve the appropriate onboarding of schools, effective application of school and community engagement activities and leading a successful management and monitoring framework. You will contribute to the development of transport policies and strategies and delivery of the Council’s Transport Capital Programme.

In line with Sefton’s Workforce Vision, you will benefit from being able to work flexibly, both in terms of flexible working hours and through our hybrid working arrangements.

Development opportunities

The Council is committed to supporting staff in their personal development so will aim to provide the necessary experience and opportunities for career development and training.

Closing Date - 09/01/2026

Provisional Interview Date - W/C 19/01/2026

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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