Transport and Sustainable Travel Coordinator EST-208-26-R

Closing Date

23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 11 March 2026  (unless otherwise stated*)

Do you have an interest in transport and sustainable travel? If you have experience of working in a busy office environment with the ability to respond positively to changing activities and priorities, then this is a great opportunity for you.

As Transport and Sustainable Travel Coordinator you will coordinate the operational delivery of all transport and sustainable travel related initiatives which may be implemented by the University. You will be the main point of escalation for all transport and travel related enquiries and complaints. You will also be responsible for ensuring that records are kept in accordance with agreed procedures and data protection legislation. 

You will need to keep abreast of developments within the transport and sustainable travel sectors as it pertains to university business, and effectively communicate changes to managers and within relevant procedures.

As Transport and Sustainable Travel Coordinator you can expect to be involved in:

• Coordinating the operational delivery of all Transport and Sustainable Travel initiatives at the University 
• Engaging and coordinating with partners, staff, students and associates to provide specialist travel, transport and traffic management knowledge, skills and information to support University business
• Producing surveys and analysing data that monitors travel patterns and behaviours 
• Developing and coordinating transport and travel communications, marketing and travel webpages.

What will you bring to the role?

• GCSE Maths & English (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent and educated to A level standard (or above) or equivalent
• Experience and/or ability to develop surveys, analyse the information and produce meaningful reports with support, guidance and training
• Ability to develop ideas for marketing campaigns to encourage behaviour change with the ability to interpret information to write simple, focused and professional newsletters and/or blogs and knowledge and experience of using social media
• A proven record in effective administration.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

•   Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 
•   43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
•   Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
•   Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number EST-208-26.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system (via the ‘Apply’ button above); CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.

Please contact us should you have any questions regarding this matter.

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