Sustainable Travel Infrastructure Officer

Job Description

 

• Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils 
• Address: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX 
• Salary: £37,280 - £44,075 per annum (pro rata for part time) 
• Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week 
• Contract: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity for two years 

This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally. 

Join our team 

We are looking for a Sustainable Travel Infrastructure Officer to join our Climate Change and Nature Recovery team. 

If you share our values and are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. 

About the role 

As our Sustainable Travel Infrastructure Officer, you will support the planning and delivery of projects that make it easier for people across Mid Suffolk to travel in low-carbon, healthier and more sustainable ways. 

This role is about helping turn the Council’s sustainable travel ambitions into real, on-the-ground improvements across our district. 

Typical activities will include: 

• Supporting delivery of walking and cycling infrastructure projects 
• Helping coordinate EV charging initiatives and sustainable travel infrastructure 
• Tracking project progress and supporting reporting and communications
• Providing sustainable travel input into planning applications and wider council projects 
• Working with partners and communities to support local sustainable travel improvements 

This is a varied, hands-on role that will suit somebody who enjoys balancing desk-based coordination with practical project delivery. 

About you 

You will be motivated by making a practical difference to how people travel and comfortable working across multiple projects and partners at the same time. 

Candidates should have: 

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in sustainability, transport, environmental management, project management or a related field
•  Experience supporting the delivery of infrastructure, transport or place-based projects
•  An understanding of sustainable travel, active travel and/or electric vehicle infrastructure
• Experience working with external partners such as highways authorities, contractors or consultants 
• The ability to provide clear progress updates through reports, briefings or dashboards 
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 

You will also bring: 

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills 
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities 
• A proactive, problem-solving approach 
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams and programmes 

Due to the need to undertake site visits and attend community meetings across a range of rural locations, you will need a full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use, and be willing to occasionally attend evening or weekend events (with time off in-lieu). 

About us 

At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. 

We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. 

We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 

• 60 conservation areas 
• two National Landscapes 
• many picturesque market towns

It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK. 

Employee Benefits 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years). 
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. 
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs. 
• Private Health Care Options. 
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. 
• Paid volunteering days. 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting). 
• Great learning and development opportunities. 

For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page 

Our working culture 

We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. 

We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. 

For more information 

For an informal discussion or to learn more about hybrid working for this role, please contact Katherine Davies by either calling 01449 724659 or emailing [email protected]. 

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this job opportunity. 

Closing date: 9am, 02 March 2026. 

Interviews: Thursday 19th and Friday 20th March 2026.

How to apply 

Please ensure: 

• your application form is fully completed, including employment and education history 
• your supporting statement clearly addresses how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification 

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How to apply

Step 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS).

Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template

Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.

Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the ‘Person specification ’ section of the (JD and PS)

Your statement should:

• Be no more than 2 sides of A4
• use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted)
• be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.