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Strategic Transport Modelling Manager

£56,481 per annum – Grade 10

Leeds / Hybrid

Full time / Permanent – 37 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday 6 April 2025 at 11:55pm.

Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share.

We currently have a vacancy for a Strategic Transport Modelling Manager to join our Research and Intelligence Service.

You will provide leadership to the organisations program of transport model development work playing a key role in the specification of the modelling components of major transport scheme business cases – with a particular focus on those relating to Mass Transit and a reformed West Yorkshire bus network - whilst leading the development of the Combined Authority’s longer term modelling work plan.

You will join the organisation at an exciting time for major scheme development and you will play a key role in further building on the progress we have made in modelling appraisal specification development for our exciting mass transit investment package and the franchising of the bus network as well.

Our Offer

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

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28 days Annual Leave (increasing upon years of service) plus Bank Holidays.

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Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme.

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Free Travel on rail and buses across West Yorkshire with the MCard (Zones 1-5).

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Flexible Working Practices with Health & Wellbeing initiatives, including agile working options, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.

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Bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station.

The Role

Reporting into Head of Research and Intelligence, your key responsibilities will include:

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Responsible for the development and management of the Combined Authority’s transport modelling function providing leadership in the design, specification and commissioning of key modelling tools required to support major transport programmes through to outline business case stage.

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Responsible for managing key interfaces on transport modelling with DfT, TfN and HMT developing our partner and client relationships with these key partners to ensure that the model specification and development needed to support major Combined Authority transport schemes is agreed and endorsed by central government.

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Build strong and trusting partnerships with local authorities, businesses, and Government to ensure that the Combined Authority’s modelling tools are robust and fit for purpose and that the Combined Authority is effectively represented on local and national decision-making groups.

Please review the Role Profile on our website for more information about the responsibilities.

About You

You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:

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Extensive practical experience of the design and application of transport modelling techniques with significant appreciation of the role and application of differing modelling typologies at each stage of the 5 cases business model.

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Strong communication skills with the proven ability to influence, negotiate and challenge.

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Experience of making compelling business cases / reports to a range of audiences.

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A significant and deep understanding of the HMT 5 cases business model with proven expertise in the economic case elements.

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Experienced in forming and developing effective senior level working relationships with Members, Government and partner organisations to achieve the best outcomes for the organisation.

To Apply

If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form.

Further Information

The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity. or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met.

Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis