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Travel Advisor

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
09/11/2026
Advert End Date:
23/11/2026 23:59
Salary:
£27,711 - £29,093
Job Category:
Public Transport
Vacancy ID:
304131
Employment Location:
Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT
Post Number:
POS000836
Number of posts:
2
Closing date:
23 Nov
Further Information
Darlington Borough Council is seeking to recruit a Travel Advisor to join the Transport Planning Team.

You will promote walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport through the delivery of travel behaviour change programmes and engagement initiatives. The role will focus on residential travel planning, while also supporting school and workplace travel planning, providing personalised travel advice, delivering active travel initiatives and engaging with local communities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent communication skills and an interest in sustainable transport, active travel and behaviour change.

This is an excellent opportunity to help increase sustainable travel and support healthier, more active communities across Darlington.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive and include:
  • 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
  • Flexi-time scheme
  • Flexible working
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes
  • Staff equality forums
  • Green Car Leasing Scheme
  • Access to a wide range of training, learning and development opportunities
  • Physiotherapy service
  • Confidential counselling service
  • Wellbeing support offer
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Dolphin Centre Fit for Life discounts
  • Local and national retailer discounts
  • Vivup employee benefits app and Lifestyle Savings
  • Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits available, please visit our Why Work For Us page: https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out more about Darlington Borough Council and what it's like to work for us: https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/ 

For detailed information about the role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Tom Murray on 07885 750457 or tom.murray@darlington.gov.uk.

If you have any questions about applying for this role or the application process, please contact the HR Support Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk.

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You must ensure that all information submitted as part of your application is accurate and reflects your own skills, knowledge and experience. Whilst applicants may use AI tools to support their application, all information provided must be truthful, relevant and capable of being evidenced.

Darlington Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We aim to interview all applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post.
 
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