Transport for the North

Strategy Director
Location: Manchester City Centre with a requirement to work at TfN partner locations
Salary: Competitive
Contract: One Year Fixed-term/ Secondment

Transport for the North (TfN) has been formed as part of the strategic response to the changing transport and infrastructure needs of the whole of the North of England. It incorporates the city regions of Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield connecting these cities and the wider regional towns and cities across the North of England, to drive better connectivity, economic growth and better opportunity for all. It is crystal clear that “the cities of the North together can be greater than the sum of their parts”.

The summer 2015 Budget committed the Government to establishing TfN as a statutory body, with statutory powers and duties, and Government is now delivering on this important commitment. Amendments to the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill will provide for the creation of sub-national transport bodies (STBs), which would be established through secondary legislation at the request of local areas in England. STBs will initially advise the Secretary of State for Transport on strategic transport schemes and investment priorities in their own area. The Secretary of State may grant individual STBs additional responsibilities around the decision-making and delivery of strategic transport schemes and significant cross-regional schemes such as smart ticketing. TfN will be the first of these.

Devolving strategic transport planning powers through STBs via this amendment to the Bill demonstrates the Government’s clear commitment to the Northern Powerhouse and rebalancing the economy outside of London.

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

The role - One Year Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment:
As Strategy Director you will provide TfN with an optimised Northern Transport Strategy based upon a thorough understanding of the market environment and lead the long-term planning and development of TfN’s transport investment and funding proposals. You will be required to establish strategic transport planning, modelling, appraisal and forecasting processes that are transparent and command the support of users and stakeholders, as well as acting as the designated deputy for TfN’s Chief Executive Officer.

What we’re looking for:
The successful candidate will have an extensive and proven track record at a senior management in a similar working environment; alongside significant experience in strategic planning, land use, transportation and long term business development. You will also possess proven experience of managing significant budgets and investments, maximising external funding opportunities, and effectively applying key commercial, business and other management processes to successfully develop transport solution. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are required along with the ability to balance the needs of stakeholders.

Informal discussions:
For any informal discussions in relation to this opportunity please contact Dawn Madin, HR & Mobilisation Director on 0161 244 1240.

First stage interviews: 16th March 2016
Second stage selection: 23rd March 2016

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

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

If you believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for please apply online at http://www.tfgm.com/Corporate/Pages/Jobs.aspx , 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 (eg, E1,E2,E3,E4..).

Closing date: 12 Noon, Wednesday 9th March 2016

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