Principal Policy and Strategy Officer (Decarbonisation and Technology)
Reference:
JAN20256637 Expiry date:
12:00, Tue, 11th Feb 2025 Location:
Manchester 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. Transport for the North was established in 2018 as the first Sub-national Transport Body in England, formed to transform the transport system for the North of England, providing the strategic infrastructure needed for enhanced economic growth. As a partnership, we bring together the North’s local transport authorities and business leaders with delivery partners, like Network Rail and National Highways, and work closely with government. We support and enable delivery of the North’s Strategic Transport Plan ambitions to drive sustainable and inclusive growth. Our role is to add strategic value by ensuring that funding and strategy decisions about transport in the North are informed by local knowledge and requirements. We have powers devolved from central government to work together to deliver strategic transport priorities. Our vision is of a thriving North of England, where modern transport connections drive economic growth and support an excellent quality of life. Role Overview: This appointment represents a unique opportunity to work for a pan-regional organisation focused on improving outcomes for people and communities across the North. By managing and developing our policy and research work related to both decarbonisation and emerging technologies, you will play a vital part in the implementation of our Strategic Transport Plan. This role involves delivering a range of research projects, data tools and partner support in relation to decarbonisation and climate adaptation, as well as ensuring TfN and its partners are aware of the opportunities and challenges posed by the latest technologies. You will explore the complex inter-relationships between new technologies and the need for a fair and prosperous decarbonisation transition for the North. The role will maintain existing and build new networks and relationships, both internally and externally, working closely with our partner authorities and our rail, road and transport appraisal and modelling teams (TAME), supporting TfN’s Strategic Ambitions and our objectives in relation to decarbonisation and connected mobility. What We’re Looking For: The successful candidate will have significant experience in transport decarbonisation and wider environmental and sustainability aspects, and the ability to apply this experience in complex strategy and policy situations. You must have experience in tracking new technologies related to transport systems, such as connected and autonomous vehicles, as well as relevant sectors like artificial intelligence and digital connectivity, developing related advice, policy and research projects. You should have the confidence and ability to navigate the complex trade-offs involved in transport decarbonisation and infrastructure development, developing effective narratives to ensure TfN and its partners progress toward achieving the outcomes defined within our STP. The successful candidate must be comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure TfN’s work in these areas remains relevant and optimises value for our local partners, as well as the ability to represent TfN in various public and professional forums. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or other specialist post-graduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in an environmental, sustainability, or transport-related subject. Above all, we’re looking for someone who’s passionate about achieving a fair and prosperous decarbonisation transition for our communities. Closing Date:
12:00pm 11th Feb 2025 Provisional Interview Date:
24th/25th Feb 2025 In return, we offer a competitive salary and other benefits: 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 If you believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please apply online, providing specific examples of how you meet the essential criteria in the role profile. All candidates will be required to prove their right to work in the UK as part of the recruitment process. At TfN, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from women, members of ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities who are currently under-represented. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, all applications will be considered on their merit. We strive to do the right thing and understand that to make a difference in our society and workplace, we must respect equality and diversity, show kindness, tackle discrimination, and promote inclusion. We have signed the CIHT Diversity and Inclusion Charter Statement to further endorse our commitment. We are also an accredited Living Wage Employer, ensuring every employee earns a real Living Wage and are recognised as a Disability Confident employer (stage 2), acting as a disability confident champion within our local business communities and networks.
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Reference:
JAN20256637 Expiry date:
12:00, Tue, 11th Feb 2025 Location:
Manchester 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. Transport for the North was established in 2018 as the first Sub-national Transport Body in England, formed to transform the transport system for the North of England, providing the strategic infrastructure needed for enhanced economic growth. As a partnership, we bring together the North’s local transport authorities and business leaders with delivery partners, like Network Rail and National Highways, and work closely with government. We support and enable delivery of the North’s Strategic Transport Plan ambitions to drive sustainable and inclusive growth. Our role is to add strategic value by ensuring that funding and strategy decisions about transport in the North are informed by local knowledge and requirements. We have powers devolved from central government to work together to deliver strategic transport priorities. Our vision is of a thriving North of England, where modern transport connections drive economic growth and support an excellent quality of life. Role Overview: This appointment represents a unique opportunity to work for a pan-regional organisation focused on improving outcomes for people and communities across the North. By managing and developing our policy and research work related to both decarbonisation and emerging technologies, you will play a vital part in the implementation of our Strategic Transport Plan. This role involves delivering a range of research projects, data tools and partner support in relation to decarbonisation and climate adaptation, as well as ensuring TfN and its partners are aware of the opportunities and challenges posed by the latest technologies. You will explore the complex inter-relationships between new technologies and the need for a fair and prosperous decarbonisation transition for the North. The role will maintain existing and build new networks and relationships, both internally and externally, working closely with our partner authorities and our rail, road and transport appraisal and modelling teams (TAME), supporting TfN’s Strategic Ambitions and our objectives in relation to decarbonisation and connected mobility. What We’re Looking For: The successful candidate will have significant experience in transport decarbonisation and wider environmental and sustainability aspects, and the ability to apply this experience in complex strategy and policy situations. You must have experience in tracking new technologies related to transport systems, such as connected and autonomous vehicles, as well as relevant sectors like artificial intelligence and digital connectivity, developing related advice, policy and research projects. You should have the confidence and ability to navigate the complex trade-offs involved in transport decarbonisation and infrastructure development, developing effective narratives to ensure TfN and its partners progress toward achieving the outcomes defined within our STP. The successful candidate must be comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure TfN’s work in these areas remains relevant and optimises value for our local partners, as well as the ability to represent TfN in various public and professional forums. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or other specialist post-graduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in an environmental, sustainability, or transport-related subject. Above all, we’re looking for someone who’s passionate about achieving a fair and prosperous decarbonisation transition for our communities. Closing Date:
12:00pm 11th Feb 2025 Provisional Interview Date:
24th/25th Feb 2025 In return, we offer a competitive salary and other benefits: 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 If you believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please apply online, providing specific examples of how you meet the essential criteria in the role profile. All candidates will be required to prove their right to work in the UK as part of the recruitment process. At TfN, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from women, members of ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities who are currently under-represented. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, all applications will be considered on their merit. We strive to do the right thing and understand that to make a difference in our society and workplace, we must respect equality and diversity, show kindness, tackle discrimination, and promote inclusion. We have signed the CIHT Diversity and Inclusion Charter Statement to further endorse our commitment. We are also an accredited Living Wage Employer, ensuring every employee earns a real Living Wage and are recognised as a Disability Confident employer (stage 2), acting as a disability confident champion within our local business communities and networks.
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