Introduction:

Are you excited by a unique opportunity to help drive forward Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) ambitious agenda, to support the delivery of a sustainable, healthy and efficient transport network through our work in delivering the ambitions set out in the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040?

The transport challenges that city regions like Greater Manchester (GM) face are significant, we need to: support further economic renewal, including integrating transport with growth and development plans particularly in our Growth Locations; promote travel change in the interests of driving down the environmental impact of travel; and ensure an equitable and accessible transport system that provides excellent connectivity for all of our communities.

Your Role

In this role you will be leading a programme of work that will help us to answer some of the big questions we are currently facing in GM, such as: 

 1. How should transport infrastructure support economic growth and the delivery of new homes and jobs in GM's Growth Locations?

 2. How do we develop a long-term transport delivery pipeline for our Growth Locations that deliver our Right Mix and carbon objectives?

This role will include:

· Leading studies that support integrated transport and land use planning that identify critical and essential transport infrastructure for our Growth Locations;

· Leading the development of a pipeline of transport investment for the Growth Locations;

· Supporting a programme of early development work and key infrastructure development projects that will form part of our next LTP and Transport Delivery Plan; and

· Developing strong relationships with key partners, including Government Departments, national transport agencies, local authorities and with key national policy development networks.

· Supporting the development of local transport policies and strategies

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Who are we?

At TfGM, we are uniquely placed to move forward on the transformation that we need. The Mayor and GMCA have set a bold and ambitious agenda through the Bee Network vision We have secured funding through the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement to carry forward our solid track record of delivery. We are well placed to build on the spatial and transport plans set out in the GM Transport Strategy 2040 and the joint work on Places for Everyone that will support our economic, social and environmental plans in our key Growth Locations. But there remains much to do if we are to support GM’s ambitions to secure a net zero carbon future that supports opportunity for all its residents and businesses.

What you’ll bring

What you do and how you do it is important – whatever type of role you work in at TfGM – and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt.

We need someone with wide ranging knowledge of contemporary transport and land use planning and proven experience of working with multiple stakeholders to help scope, deliver and communicate transport projects which support the development and delivery of GM’s place, transport and environmental plans. Equally, we require candidates to demonstrate how they work within established teams, to deliver effective working relationships for TfGM with key GM partners, including GMCA, Districts and business and public sector networks.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include:

·       A salary of 56,361 - £63,438 per annum depending on skills and experience 

·       28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)

·       Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance

·       Free bus, rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary

·       Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions

·       Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role

·       We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to staff via our employee assistance programme when required

What's next?

To apply please submit your CV and also provide a covering letter providing clear examples of how your experience meets the requirements of the role, all appointments will be based on merit.  Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on either of these documents. If any personal details are included these will be visible to the hiring manager.

Internal candidates - check with your line manager before applying for a secondment, to make sure you can be released from your substantive role.

TfGM is proud to be an equal opportunities employer that encourages and celebrates diversity. We want to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome individuals from all backgrounds by committing to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We will offer support and reasonable adjustments if required and we also have a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme which you can find out more information on here.  

For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.