Lead Officer – Transport Development

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.

About the Role

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is investing in the future of transport—and the Lead Officer - Transport Development will be central to shaping that future.

Reporting to the Head of Network Development, this strategic role leads our Transport Development Team and works with sponsors, to develop, fund and appraise projects in line with HM Treasury’s Green Book, Department for Transport’s WebTAG appraisal methodology and the SIF Assurance Framework. You will aim to fund projects through Transport for City Regions (TCR) funding that are affordable, deliverable and value for money through shaping and reviewing of project business cases.

Key responsibilities include developing partnerships, projects and programmes to implement the Combined Authority’s transport capital pipeline as part of a wider drive to support the economy of the city region.

The Lead Officer - Transport Development will work across internal teams and external partners to deliver joined-up solutions and represent the region in national forums. The role includes oversight of feasibility assessments, stakeholder engagement, and governance reporting.

About the person

You will bring a strategic, multi-modal perspective to transport planning—grounded in technical insight and shaped by a clear understanding of regional, national, and international connectivity.

You’re confident leading initiatives that span freight, passenger transport, and infrastructure optimisation. You understand the critical role of rail freight in supporting economic growth and environmental goals, and you’re ready to champion new schemes that improve access to the Port of Liverpool and unlock wider logistics potential.

You understand the importance of working with senior stakeholders in constituent local authorities and other partners in the city region to identify shared priorities and objectives for collective action. You plan and prioritise delivery of identified activities, considering governance and partnership arrangements, human and financial resource needs and communication opportunities. Identifying challenges, bottlenecks and key risks to successful project development and delivery and put in place robust plans to overcome these with sponsors.

Analytically strong and politically astute, you can assess complex options, manage competing priorities, and present clear recommendations to senior stakeholders. You’re motivated by the opportunity to shape a transport network that is integrated, future-ready, and genuinely transformative.

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.

• •Proven experience in a similar role, of operating in a complex environment, preferably in local and/or central government or relevant body/agency.
  
  
• •Demonstrable experience of working in partnership to develop transport programs and projects, including agreeing objectives, establish partnerships and developing budget.
  
  
• •Strong analytical and programme leadership skills, with a track record of contributing to feasibility studies, capacity/utilisation assessments, and prioritisation of major transport investments.
  
  
  

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.

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.

Currently we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role , we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.