An exciting opportunity in the form of a brand-new role at Nestrans – we’re recruiting for a People and Place Officer. The People and Place programme is a regional delivery model for active and sustainable behaviour change in Scotland and supports the work of Nestrans in encouraging behaviour change in line with our Regional Transport Strategy. The successful candidate will support the delivery of our local People and Place programme, working in partnership with Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Transport Scotland, and delivery partners from across the region. With a …
We’re Recruiting – Transport Executive (Travel Planning & Delivery)
Join the Nestrans Team! We’re looking for a Transport Executive (Travel Planning & Delivery) to join our team. The successful candidate will lead the Partnership’s work in the areas of travel planning and travel behaviour change, in order to deliver a more sustainable, healthy and inclusive transport network for the residents and communities of north east of Scotland. This will be done in line with our Regional Transport Strategy and People & Place programme. With a passion for evidence-based sustainable transport behaviour change, combined with related knowledge and experience, and …
We’re recruiting – Transport Strategy Manager
We are advertising for the role of Transport Strategy Manager, reporting to the Partnership Director, and managing the wider Executive Team, leading on strategy development and delivery. This is an exciting time, with proposals for sustainable transport projects such as Aberdeen Rapid Transit, supporting the region’s Energy Transition, and our lead role managing the region’s People and Place behaviour change programme, which is funded nationally. Nestrans is the Regional Transport Partnership for North East Scotland, covering the local authority areas of Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils. We take a strategic …
Nestrans appoint new Director
Nestrans, the Regional Transport Partnership for the North East of Scotland, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Paul Finch as the new Partnership Director. Mr Finch has an extensive career of almost 30 years in transport planning and strategy, working on a wide range of projects in the north east and across Scotland. Mr Finch has served as Interim Director of Nestrans following the retirement of Mr Rab Dickson in March 2025. Mr Finch began his career with Grampian Regional Council as it drew to a close and …
We’re recruiting – Director of Nestrans
The opportunity has arisen for the position of Director of North East of Scotland Transport Partnership (Nestrans). With experience at a senior level of working with Boards or Committees, we look for a motivated and innovative Director to advise the Partnership Board on all aspects of its transport responsibilities. You will lead the work of the Partnership Executive and liaise with other transport stakeholders to ensure that the Partnership’s aims, priorities and budget are effectively delivered. Nestrans is one of seven Transport Partnerships established under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005. …