Working Pattern: Full time
Working Arrangement: 36.25 hours per week / hybrid working is possible
Fixed Term End Date: 12 months
Interview Date/Type: Face to face / w/c 13 July 2026
SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
As a Strategic Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Officer, the work you do will be seen and felt in Trafford for the next 20 years and more.
You will be involved in the creation, preparation and implementation of planning, transport and infrastructure policies, strategies, initiatives and schemes ranging from the strategic to the local level.
This role will offer you a unique perspective and excellent grounding in the fields of Town and County Planning and Transport Planning, enabling you to gain unparalleled hands-on experience on a wide range of topic areas, learning from the best in Trafford and Greater Manchester.
Strategic Planning and Growth is a diverse and exciting team to work in, with excellent opportunities for growth and experience through a challenging and varied workload. As a result, you will develop an array of critical transferrable skills ranging from office administration and communication skills to policy and strategy creation, whilst providing support and ideas to enable the team to shape the future of Trafford for everyone.
As a Strategic Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Officer, you will bring to the role:
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A knowledge of (and interest and enthusiasm) for planning in general and planning policy in particular.
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An understanding of transport planning and infrastructure and their relationships with place-making.
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An ability to develop productive and positive working relationships.
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A commitment to continual personal learning and development, including through independent learning.
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Good verbal and written communication skills.
- An ability to find and communicate innovative solutions to challenges and obstacles.
The Strategic Planning and Growth team look after and plan for the long-term needs and aspirations of Trafford. We allocate land for all types of development to ensure there are enough homes for everyone, as well as enough land and buildings to allow businesses and industry to grow and flourish.
We also protect areas from unnecessary and unplanned development, to ensure that Trafford’s natural environment is improved and enhanced wherever possible, helping to address the climate crisis head-on, whilst also improving the well-being of our residents.
Working collaboratively as a team, we strive to link everything together through sustainable transport, starting with walking and cycling, through to buses, trams and trains.
This is a particularly exciting time to join the Strategic Planning and Growth team, as we work towards the submission of and examination of a new Local Plan for Trafford incorporating transport and infrastructure planning, alongside masterplans for three largescale strategic development sites.
For those interested in a career in this area, we can offer an unrivalled package that includes:
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Mentorship by an experienced management and leadership team.
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The chance for you to join a talented team with a real sense of purpose and a great team spirit.
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A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
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Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
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Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance.
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A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
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A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.
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Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling.
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with Caroline Wright, Strategic Planning and Growth Manager on 07890 032576 / [email protected]
