Cambridgeshire County Council

Transport Strategy Manager

Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for a Transport Strategy Manager who can further develop the long term vision and approach for transport in Cambridgeshire, in support of a prosperous and growing local economy. The successful applicant will be educated to degree level or equivalent, and will be knowledgeable and experienced in the field of transport strategy development. They will be able to persuade and communicate effectively with politicians, key stakeholders and the public, and able to manage their own team, project teams and consultants effectively.

Cambridgeshire is a fast growing county and faces many transport challenges. In the south of the county, the Greater Cambridge City Deal provides a real opportunity to change the way people travel to and around the city, A key challenge is to ensure that the significant transport demand associated with growth does not change the city for the worse. New demand for transport must be catered for sustainably, building on local strengths including the very high cycling levels seen in and around the city, and the Park & Ride and Busway systems. The challenges in the more rural north of the county are varied, and the role of transport as an enabler for improved economic performance, wider opportunities for social mobility and access to jobs and services is key.

The role includes the development of transport programmes for the Greater Cambridge City Deal and for the Enterprise Partnership's Strategic Economic Plan. This role will also advise on transport and infrastructure matters on the strategic networks managed by Network Rail and Highways England. It will lead on key projects and scheme development on these networks including the securing funding to support delivery where such projects meet local objectives.

For more information please contact Jeremy Smith, Head of Transport and Infrastructure Policy and Funding on 01223 715483.

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Interviews will be held on the 30th November, 1st of December or 2nd of December 2016