Permanent
Head of Strategy Analysis and Appraisal
Transport for the North
Head of Strategy Analysis and Appraisal – c. £70,000
Based in Manchester
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 Hull, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield with a vision to better connect these cities and wider regional towns and cities, to drive better connectivity, economic growth and better opportunity for all. It is crystal clear that “the cities and towns of the North together can be greater than the sum of their parts”.
This is an exciting and substantial opportunity to both develop your career and be at the forefront of UK Transport and Infrastructure strategy working with our key partners and stakeholders. You will be instrumental in providing analysis and appraisal of the northern economic case identifying the vast array of opportunities and intricate challenges facing the Northern Region. With a track record of technical economic modelling and analysis, you will play a leading role in shaping the development of our strategic plan. Critical to your success will be your ability to provide best in class economic appraisal guidance to support robust and sustainable business cases, your ability to successfully engage with key senior stakeholders, along with an understanding of economic planning and strategic policy.
This is a critical position for us and an exhilarating time to join a brand new organisation that will shape and deliver the future of Transport in the North of England.
The closing date for this role is 12pm Wednesday 14th December 2016; Final Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd December 2016.