Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
05/04/2024
Advert End Date:
30/04/2024 12:00
Salary:
£37,312 - £44,309 per annum
Job Category:
Policy/ Research
Employment Location:
Hybrid working, flexible across the North of England, but with a requirement to regularly work in Manchester
Further Information
Advertised on behalf of Transport for The North
Role: Research Officer
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £37,312 - £44,309 per annum
Location: Hybrid working, flexible across the North of England, but with a requirement to regularly work in Manchester
Role overview:
TfN’s Research and Economics Team undertakes cutting-edge research and analysis to understand the transport needs of the diverse places and populations of the North of England, and to make the case for strategic interventions in the transport network. Our research has a central role in providing the evidence base for TfN’s Strategic Transport Plan, which sets out TfN’s long-term vision for a transformed North of England. It also contributes to the development of business cases for major road and rail interventions across the North, and supports Local Transport Authorities in developing high quality local transport networks.
As a Research Officer within the team, you will deliver strategic research and analysis that supports TfN to make the case for transformational investment in transport in the North. You will be involved in all stages of the research process, including undertaking literature reviews, working with internal and external stakeholders to identify evidence requirements, developing research methodologies, undertaking primary and secondary data collection and data analysis, and presenting findings to stakeholders and decision-makers in a range of formats.
What we’re looking for:
Educated to degree level or equivalent; the successful candidate will have strong social science research skills, including experience of developing research designs, methodologies, and analytical approaches. You will have experience of undertaking high quality analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and the ability to communicate research process and outcomes clearly and effectively to a range of audiences. You will also have an interest in the impacts of transport on economic growth, social inclusion, climate change, and public health.
Closing Date: 12pm, 30 April 2024
Interviews: 8 May 2024
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.
As an organisation we always strive to do the right thing and understand that in order to make a difference in our society and workplace, we must be committed to respecting equality and diversity, showing kindness, tackling discrimination and promoting inclusion. We have signed the CIHT Diversity and Inclusion Charter Statement to further endorse our commitment. We are also an accredited Living Wage Employer, which means that every member of staff working for Transport for the North, earns a real Living Wage. TfN is also recognised as Disability Confident employer (stage 2), acting as a Disability Confident champion within our local and business communities and business networks.