Permanent

Senior Innovation Officer

Transport for Greater Manchester

Transport for Greater Manchester

Senior Innovation Offier

Manchester, £47,803 - £53,806 Per Annum

Benefits:Free rail or Metrolink travel to/from work within Greater Manchester and free bus travel within Greater Manchester.

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Are you excited by an opportunity to drive forward ‘Intelligent Mobility’ in Greater Manchester? Do you have a track record in developing successful relationships at a national and international level as well as providing innovative mobility and transport solutions? Reporting to our Head of Innovation, in this challenging role you will research and promote the application of smart solutions to the transport challenges we face.

TfGM oversees transport in Greater Manchester, delivering and improving transport services, facilities and information to make travel easier for everyone. We deliver high-profile, large-scale transport projects, and it’s our experts who provide the information and analysis to shape transport strategy. This is a busy and exciting time for us: under the devolution agreement and with Greater Manchester at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse, transport will play a vital role in supporting growth and prosperity in the UK’s largest regional economy outside London.

In this role you will review the commercial case and devise business models and opportunities for innovative solutions to deliver our ‘Intelligent Mobility’ agenda, including co-ordination of bidding opportunities emerging at a local, national and international level. Also important will be the establishment of monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanisms for all innovation projects.

You will have detailed knowledge of intelligent mobility and transport innovation including an understanding of emerging technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), open innovation, and autonomous connected systems. You will be able to co-ordinate multi-disciplinary teams and lead project groups drawn from several organisations including supporting consultants, as well as interpreting research reports, plans and analysis and preparing reports for a variety of audiences.

In return, as well as a competitive salary, we offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:
- free home to work travel by train or Metrolink within the Greater Manchester boundary;
- free bus travel across Greater Manchester;
- 27 days annual leave;
- access to the local government pension scheme

If you believe you can contribute to our continued success we would really like to hear from you!

Overview

  • Location: Manchester
  • Job Title: Senior Innovation Officer
  • Salary: £47,803 - £53,806
  • Closed: 9 Jun 2017

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