Job summary

You will be responsible for initiating and co-ordinating the development and implementation of new and existing initiatives, shaping development particularly in relation to spatial planning, economic development and local connectivity.

Key skills required for this role

Transport strategy, policy, transport planning, transport planner, officer

Important

Transport strategy / policy

Job description

Role overview:
Reporting to the Principal Policy & Strategy Officer, there will be a requirement to provide support to the wider team on a variety of policy areas where necessary. You will also be required to have the ability to work independently applying initiative, taking ownership of workstreams as appropriate.

The team leads the monitoring, evaluation and annual planning/reporting against the STP, and associated strategies.

You'll support the STP's three strategic ambitions (economic growth, decarbonisation and reducing transport-related social exclusion), the team provides strategic oversight and integration of relevant workstreams, manages interdependencies, and identifies and delivers further evidence and/or policy development where necessary.

The Policy and Strategy Officer role will provide professional support in the development and delivery of the STP and its associated policy positions. You will be expected to provide impactful strategic and policy advice internally, and work closely with external partners and stakeholders to support their strategic thinking and policy planning. You will be expected to build strong relationships, internally and externally and be able to influence, shape and challenge across the strategy and policy sphere.

What they're looking for:
The successful candidate will have experience of working in transport strategy and policy development (or in a related area of local economic development and planning), working in complex situations and in the development and approval of policies, strategies or business cases. It is imperative that you also have a good understanding of national and regional policy context, transport policy and regulatory frameworks and experience of contract and procurement management.

As a confident communicator, you will have the ability to engage - in written and verbal format - with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, partners and senior colleagues alongside representing the company in public, professional and stakeholder forums.

Candidates will preferably have a relevant degree or equivalent level reached through experience. Above all else, we're looking for someone who's passionate about improving outcomes for people and communities across the North.

Closing Date: 12pm on 7 March 2024

In return, as well as a competitive salary, other benefits are:
* 28 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
* Access to the local government pension scheme
* Access to various salary sacrifice benefits, including Travel Pass purchase scheme.
* Access to Flexi-Time Scheme, allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year