Transport for the North

Strategic Transport Planner - Rail North Ltd

Transport for the North (TfN) is set to be the first Sub-National Transport Body in England and is establishing itself as a leading edge organisation, mapping the way for other regions to follow. The organisation is underpinned and supported by a collaborative Partnership representing political and business leaders from all areas of Northern England, working together with the Department for Transport, Highways England, Network Rail and HS2 Ltd.

TfN is developing an integrated, multi-modal Strategic Transport Plan which will set long-term sequenced investment priorities. The organisation and its Partnership share a vision to improve the frequency, capacity and resilience of the North’s transport system to make it easier for people and goods to move throughout the region. In doing so, we want to create a globally competitive environment that can sustain economic growth for decades to come.

TfN’s Rail Partner - Rail North Limited, brings together Local Transport Authorities (LTAs) across the North of England into one cohesive and proactive body for the purposes of managing the two existing rail franchises in the north of England. It represents the regional and local economic, transport and strategic objectives for the rail industry. Closely aligned to Transport for the North’s (TfN) ambitions, Rail North’s vision is:

“To create a world class railway for the whole of the North, recognised by passengers and businesses as serving their needs that supports economic growth and is both more effective and more efficient.”

It aims to provide an improved train service through enhanced infrastructure and radically improved rolling stock and to support the delivery of the full Great North Rail Project as part of a wider programme of transformational change.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), on behalf of TfN, is looking to recruit the following role:

The Strategic Transport Planner will support the development of policy approaches across TfN to build the organisations evidence base for connectivity across the North.

You will be expected to provide impactful strategic and policy input by developing and maintaining close links with partners and stakeholders to ensure Rail North Ltd is reflected in an integrated approach to the Strategic Transport Plan and business cases to internal and external standards.

What we’re looking for:

The successful candidate will have considerable experience working within transport strategy and policy, with proven experience leading in the development of transport policies and supporting business case development. You will be comfortable analysing information and evidence to make difficult decisions and recommendations and will have experience of building positive relationships internally and with external partners.

Strong experience planning and organising your own work and the work of external contractors and the ability to persuade and influence others to achieve positive results is essential.

You will possess a degree in a relevant subject or have a professional qualification/equivalent experience in a similar environment.

Provisional Interview Date: 20th March 2018

In return, as well as a competitive salary, our other benefits are:

• 27 days holiday per annum
• Access to the local government pension scheme

For more information on the role and the kind of person we’re looking for please refer to the role profile and person specification.

If you believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for please apply online, ensuring that in your application you provide evidence in the form of specific examples of how you meet the essential criteria in the role profile (e.g. E1,E2,E3,E4..).

Want to know more, then visit us on www.transportforthenorth.com , or take a look at our twitter page or find us on LinkedIn.

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