Transport Planner

Transport Planner (Transport Strategy) REF:
SO/PO Career Graded £, rising in annual increments £, Inc LW.
Months Fixed Term Contract and Full Time

About Us:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over , residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

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About the Team

Lambeth’s Transport Strategy Team is an ambitious, multidisciplinary team shaping the future of transport and public space across one of London’s most diverse and dynamic boroughs.

We develop transport policy, lead innovative programmes and use evidence to design and deliver projects that make Lambeth’s streets safer, greener, more accessible and more inclusive. Our work covers a wide range of areas, including active travel, road danger reduction, public transport, micro mobility, electric vehicles, freight, parking policy and the future use of the kerbside.

This is a high-performing and collaborative team working on complex, high-profile projects that can have a direct and lasting impact on residents, businesses and visitors.

Our approach is:

Data is fundamental to how we work. We use transport, movement, safety, environmental and operational data to understand problems, develop policy, design interventions and evaluate whether our projects are achieving their intended outcomes.

We are looking for people who are curious, adaptable and comfortable working in an environment where priorities can move quickly. You will be encouraged to think creatively, test new approaches and help the team turn complex evidence into clear decisions and ambitious action.

About the Role

Use data to shape the future of transport in Lambeth

This role will act as a data lead within the Transport Strategy Team, helping to ensure that our policies, programmes and investment decisions are supported by robust, accessible and meaningful evidence.

You will work across a varied portfolio of ambitious transport projects, bringing together data from different sources to identify trends, understand transport challenges and evaluate the impact of our interventions.

This is not simply a reporting role. You will be expected to think strategically about what the evidence means, identify where further investigation is needed and help colleagues use data to develop creative and practical solutions.

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How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: :pm on Sunday August

Shortlisting date: th August

Interview date: TBC