Transport Development Associate

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About the Role

Are you inspired by an opportunity to work on projects that will have a real impact on communities within the Liverpool City Region?

As a Transport Development Associate for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority you will have the opportunity to support a range of exciting and high-profile projects across Transport. The post holder will support the Pipeline Development Manager with the review and the development of our future transport schemes, with a requirement to lead on some project work. Our aspiration is to develop our emerging pipeline of transport projects for suitable future capital funding. The post holder will work with modal leads and Local Authorities in preparing and developing business cases and supporting material to help support projects into delivery.

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

About the person

The successful candidate will be able to see the opportunities to add value and maximise the links between all transport modes as well as being delivery focused. They will be confident working with partners both internal and external and have strong communication skills and the ability to lead on some projects.

Team members should be self-starting, collaborative and ambitious, offer fresh ideas, and demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based investment, and a determination to deliver for the people of the Liverpool City Region.

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.

• - 3 years relevant professional experience
• - Building relationships around a shared objective
• - Sector expertise in transport
• - Ability to write clearly and succinctly and to communicate effectively

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.