The York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Transport Planning and Strategy Manager

Salary:  £49,764-53,817

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent

Location - York/Northallerton Hybrid Working   

 The Organisation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024.  It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The Opportunity

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Transport Planning and Strategy Manager.  This is a new post that will be responsible for developing transport plans and strategies for the Combined Authority in its role as Local Transport Authority, then working with a range of partners to put those plans and strategies in place. 

This is an exciting role that will offer the successful candidate a chance to work with the Mayor to shape transport policies for our area and develop a delivery team once plans are in place.  Working within a small but growing team, this is a great opportunity for a self-starter with transport planning knowledge, who wants to contribute to the growth of our team and develop a career within the Combined Authority.

What you will bring

Knowledge of current transport planning practices in respect of developing plans, strategies and programmes.

Knowledge of transport's role in the land use planning process.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective people management, excellent customer service, appropriate risk management and budget management.

Experience of managing multiple tasks in a complex programme environment.

Experience of managing and motivating a dispersed staff group.

Ability to work in a collaborative manner in order to achieve the Mayor’s priorities, plans and strategies.

Ability to lead statutory and discretionary consultation activities based on best practice techniques and methods, eliciting stakeholder and public views on transport plans, programmes and schemes.

A relevant transport qualification/accreditation, or a demonstrable equivalent level of previous experience in a similar transport role.

You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:

Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part time staff)

Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home

Local government pension scheme

Commitment to staff development and continuous learning

To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

Contact and Apply 

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Mike Scott via [email protected] for an informal conversation.

Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

Key Dates:

Closing date: Thursday 15^th May

Interview date: Thursday 29^th – Friday 30^th May