Council jobs in Rhondda Cynon Taff

Job reference

REQ05899

Date posted

07/09/2026

Application closing date

18/10/2026

Location

The Quays

Salary

£32,046 - £34,811 Per Annum

Package

Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Environment, architects and engineering

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37hrs per week, Full Time

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

Ready to shape the future of transport in Neath Port Talbot and beyond? This is your chance to make a real impact!

We’re on the lookout for an energetic and visionary Transport Strategy Officer to help drive innovative change across our communities. You’ll work side-by-side with passionate leaders to craft and deliver modern, sustainable transport strategies and policies—not just for Neath Port Talbot, but for the entire South West Wales region. Imagine developing creative solutions that get people walking and cycling that will transform how people move, live, and connect.

Step into a role where you’ll:

• Champion walking and cycling, bringing the vision of safer, greener travel to life
• Shape and update future walking and cycling plans with a focus on innovation and progress
• Work hands-on with exciting transport initiatives, from concept to implementation
• Help apply for funding to unlock the next generation of transport projects

About you:

We’re looking for curious minds and bold thinkers—minimum 7 GCSEs (including Maths and English at Grades A-C), plus a BTEC Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field like transport planning, engineering, or environment.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Laura Pack on 01639 686512 or email l.Pack@npt.gov.uk.

DBS requirements:

• This post is not subject to a DBS check

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.