About Us

Three Rivers District in South West Hertfordshire straddles the north west corner of the M25 on the edge of Greater London. The district is a mixture of beautiful countryside, villages and small towns. The area has a diverse range of sectors and businesses and is a centre for the film industry with Warner Brothers at Leavesden forming part of a studio cluster along with Elstree and Pinewood at a short drive away.

At a glance

• 700 historic assets and 22 conservation areas, with 77% of the district in the Green Belt
• 1,914 NNDR registered businesses with the economy providing 39,000 jobs
• Very low crime rate
• The district ranks highly for business registrations and start-ups, with a highly skilled and trained workforce and high employment levels, with GVA and weekly earnings above average

We’re proud that so many people choose to live, work and visit here, and even prouder that our brilliant team loves working here too! In our latest staff survey, 88% said they find their work fulfilling and rewarding, over 90% said they can rely on their colleagues, and nearly 90% felt they have meaningful goals to aim for.

We are now looking for two Transport and Parking Officers to join us on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week. One post will be permanent, and the second will be a fixed-term contract for 18 months. Requests for part-time or flexible working will be considered.

The Benefits

• Salary of £33,106 - £34,744 per annum
• 29 days’ holiday per annum, rising to 31 days
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Flexible working
• Career development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted leisure centre membership
• Employee volunteering schemes
• Access to discounted activities and days out

This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals with strong communication skills and an understanding of local government functions to join our forward-thinking organisation and build an engaging career.

You’ll have the chance to work across a varied portfolio of initiatives, driving positive change in transport and parking and contributing to real local impact. We’ll provide everything you need to make a success of these roles, from initial training to ongoing development.

What’s more, you’ll join a council where people genuinely enjoy their work and feel supported by those around them, with the flexibility to work from home and a strong all-round benefits package.

So, if you’re looking for a role where your work can help shape the future of a thriving district, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Transport and Parking Officer, you will support the delivery of transport and parking initiatives that help improve local services, sustainable travel and effective parking management across the district.

You will contribute to a range of transport and parking projects, supporting schemes that encourage the use of public transport and the transition to zero-emission vehicles. Engaging with these projects and initiatives, you will connect with stakeholders, undertake GIS mapping activities, support procurement and monitor budgets.

Working across the Council, you will also provide support on planning matters relating to transport and parking, including the Local Plan, planning applications and wider development proposals.

Additionally, you will:

• Assist with annual reviews of transport and parking fees and charges
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and professional standards
• Embed environmental sustainability within projects, processes and service delivery

About You

To be considered as a Transport and Parking Officer, you will need:

• An understanding and awareness of the functions of Local Government organisations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex matters in an understandable way
• The ability to prepare and present well-written reports and presentations
• Excellent standards of literacy and numeracy (attained at GCSE grade A*-C or equivalent)
• A full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (to attend meetings and site visits around the district)

The closing date for this role is 29th June 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Sustainable Transport Officer, Transport Planning Officer, Parking Services Officer, Transport Projects Officer, Sustainable Travel Officer, Transportation Officer, or Transport Development Officer.

Webrecruit and Three Rivers District Council are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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