Transport Planning Officer (Policy) – Brighton & Hove City Council

Brighton & Hove City Council is recruiting a full-time Transport Planning Officer (Policy) to help develop transport policies and early-stage schemes for the city. The permanent role is based with the Policy & Strategy team at Hove Town Hall, with hybrid working available.

Role overview

• Employer: Brighton & Hove City Council
• Location: Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ, with hybrid working
• Salary: £35,570–£40,444 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date: 25 October 2026

What the role involves

The post sits in the council’s transport Policy & Strategy team. Work includes policy development, early scheme options, consultation support, transport-plan monitoring and comments on planning applications. The successful candidate will also contribute to work such as the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, Streetscape Design Guide and Road Safety Action Plan.

The council says interviews are planned for the week beginning 2 November 2026.

How to apply

Read the requirements and apply through the official Brighton & Hove City Council vacancy page. Check the essential criteria before submitting an application.

Details checked by Brighton Locals on 8 October 2026. Brighton Locals is not the employer.