Assistant Passenger Transport Planner

Job Role: Assistant Passenger Transport Planner
Location: Northleigh House, Chichester
Working Hours: To be discussed at the interview
Assignment Period: 3+ months ongoing
Contract Type: contract, Full time

About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Assistant Passenger Transport Planner to help shape and deliver efficient, customer-focused transport solutions across West Sussex. Whether planning for public, school, or adult transport, you will play a key role in creating services that are practical, reliable, and resource-efficient.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and coordinate passenger transport solutions, ensuring value for money and operational efficiency

• Schedule and manage services in collaboration with transport providers

• Negotiate costs and service arrangements

• Update and maintain GIS databases

• Analyse passenger demand to inform transport strategies

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation

• Investigate and resolve service issues as they arise

• Attend meetings and occasionally visit depots - some evening and weekend work may be required

Who You Are
You’re a skilled transport planner with a balance of independence and team spirit. You thrive under pressure, juggle competing priorities with ease, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.

You’ll Bring:

• Proven ability to manage your workload independently

• Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills

• A customer-focused and solution-oriented mindset

• Creative problem-solving abilities

• Solid literacy and numeracy skills

• Familiarity with transport planning processes and legislation

• Confident IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office

• A collaborative and adaptable working style

Why Join Us?
Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to the lives of people in West Sussex. We offer professional development, flexible working options, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects across the county.