Transport Development Professional (Bus Reform)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/11/2024
Advert End Date:
05/01/2025 23:59
Salary:
£28,163 to £30,060 p.a. Grade 5
Job Category:
Policy/ Research
Employment Location:
The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, various ‘spoke’ offices throughout the North East plus remote working arrangements
Further Information
The North East Combined Authority was formed on 7 May 2024. We are led by an Elected Mayor and Cabinet and cover the seven local authority areas of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Our purpose is to champion the full potential of our region. Collaborating with our partners and local authorities, we’ll create a better way of life by connecting communities, giving people the skills to succeed, and improving wellbeing for all, so that the North East is recognised as an outstanding place to live, work, visit and invest.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Development Professional (Bus Reform) to join the Transport Directorate. The successful candidate will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline and should have some work experience. The role will provide fantastic development opportunities for those who have an interest in strategy and policy and an awareness of transport opportunities and challenges in the North East.
In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to an excellent benefits package:
- Generous leave entitlement, starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home.
- A generous employer contribution pension scheme.
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes.
- Commitment to staff development and continuous learning.
- Progression and career enhancement opportunities.
If you have the skills and qualities to succeed in this role and are committed to delivering the combined authority’s vision and values, we look forward to hearing from you. If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact liz.kashouris@northeast-ca.gov.uk.
This post is temporary for a period of 2 years from start date of appointment.
Closing date for applications 11:59 pm 5th January 2025.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 13th January 2025.
For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk.
This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Combined Authority.
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