About the Role

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transport and making a real impact on communities? The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is looking for a Transport Development Officer to help scope, plan and deliver major transport projects and investments across the region.

You’ll play a key role in developing and delivering transport projects within our ambitious pipeline by; working with partners, assessing proposals, securing funding, and supporting projects from concept through to approval for delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic investment decisions, contribute to regional growth, and help tackle transport and socio-economic challenges

This role sits in the Transport Development team within LCRCA’s Place Directorate, which has responsibility for developing and investing in transport projects that are deliverable, affordable and value for money. Projects will include active travel, rail, bus and rapid transit, as well as place-based interventions.

About the person

We’re looking for someone who can combine analytical thinking with strong communication skills:

• Experience in transport planning, infrastructure or public sector project development
• Ability to analyse data and turn it into clear, concise reports
• Strong stakeholder engagement and teamwork skills
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Understanding of transport appraisal (e.g. Green Book/WebTAG), and wider transport and GIS tools is desirable

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply. Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

1. 1) Sector expertise in transport
2. 2) Building relationships around a shared objective
3. 3) Ability to manage and deliver on concurrent work streams

 

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

 

Staff benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion, please note that this role is not on the Home Office List of Occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.  

Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa 

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.