Transport for the North

Analyst (x2)
Reference: APR20237612
Expiry date: 12:00, Tue, 9th May 2023
Location: Manchester
Salary: £35,387.00 - £42,384.00 Per Annum
Benefits: 28 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays, access to the local government pension scheme, access to various salary sacrifice benefits, access to Flexi-Time Scheme, allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year

Role overview:

We are looking to appoint two Analysts to further strengthen our transport modelling and data science teams within TAME, establishing ourselves as a centre of excellence for modelling and analytics across The North and an innovator in the industry. 

The Analyst will provide key input into the technical delivery of a broad range of analytical activates across the TAME portfolio, such as transport modelling and: economic appraisal, python programming and general transport analytics, working with colleagues and meeting customers’ needs and expectations across TfN, our local and national partners. 

At our Analyst level working in the TAME team you will be required to provide data, analytics and assurance services, as set out within your role profile below, to support the delivery of the Governments Integrated Rail Plan in accordance with TfN’s Grant Funding Agreement with the Department for Transport (DfT).

What we’re looking for:

What we are looking for:
We have roles available across TAME, requiring a range of analytical skills. We are seeking candidates who:
•    Are passionate about the role of transport in the North to support local and regional aims
•    Have experience in developing effective working relationships with project teams and clients
•    Have excellent communication and writing skills
•    Have a high level of numeracy with strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking
•    Have experience of transport modelling, software and/or web development
•    Have qualifications in an appropriate field such as transport planning, engineering, mathematics, computer science, economics, geography or similar

About You:

As an Analyst you will work in TfN’s TAME team to provide the responsibilities set out in the role profile, including to provide transport-related evidence for the North as per TfN’s Business Plan activities and on delivery of technical elements of the Governments Integrated Rail Plan.

You will be expected to take responsibility of managing the development of small areas of TAME’s Analytical Framework and prepare robust evidence for use by internal or external stakeholders. 

The work is collaborative and requirements guided with time for training and development and provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and vibrant team, driving the use of innovative techniques to solve real world problems.

Candidates must possess a highly numerate degree or possess substantial equivalent experience.

Closing Date: 12:00pm on 09 May 2023

Provisional Interview Date:  22 May 2023

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

• 28 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Access to the local government pension scheme
• Access to various salary sacrifice benefits, including Travel Pass purchase scheme. 
• Access to TfN’s Flexi-Time Scheme, allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year

Please note the salary is pending Cost of Living uplift for 2023/24.